§4021. Investigations 1. Subpoenas and obtaining criminal history. The commissioner, the commissioner’s delegate or the legal counsel for the department may: A. Issue subpoenas requiring persons to disclose or provide to the department information or records in their possession that are necessary and relevant to an investigation of a report of suspected abuse or […]
§4022. Voluntary care On the written request of a person responsible for the child, the department may care for that child for a specified period by agreement, unless a custodian objects. Voluntary care agreements shall not affect custody. The department may require reimbursement from a parent or custodian for these services. [PL 1979, c. […]
§4023. Short-term emergency services 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Agency” means a person with a contract or written agreement with the department to provide short-term emergency services. [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).] B. “Short-term emergency services” means […]
§4024. Department responsible for required services If the department requires that a child receive mental health services or other medical services as an alternative to the initiation of a child protection proceeding, the department shall inform the person responsible for the child that the services must be approved by the department. If the person responsible […]
