HF 3086

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to government data practices; providing for disclosure and sharing of
certain data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 626.557, subdivision 9a.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 626.557, subdivision 9a, is amended to
read:

Subd. 9a.

Evaluation and referral of reports made to a common entry
point unit.

The common entry point must screen the reports of alleged or suspected
maltreatment for immediate risk and make all necessary referrals as follows:

(1) if the common entry point determines that there is an immediate need for
adult protective services, the common entry point agency shall immediately notify the
appropriate county agency;

(2) if the report contains suspected criminal activity against a vulnerable adult, the
common entry point shall immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency;

(3) if the report references alleged or suspected maltreatment and there is no
immediate need for adult protective services, the common entry point shall notify the
appropriate lead agency as soon as possible, but in any event no longer than two working
days;

(4) if the report does not reference alleged or suspected maltreatment, the common
entry point may determine whether the information will be referred; and

(5) if the report contains information about a suspicious death, the common entry
point shall immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies new text begin , the local medical
examiner, new text end and the ombudsman established under section 245.92. Law enforcement
agencies shall coordinate with the local medical examiner and the ombudsman as provided
by law.