Minnesota Administrative Rules

9560.0226 INFORMATION PROVIDED REPORTERS UPON COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT OR INVESTIGATION.

Subpart 1.

Voluntary reporters.

Upon request, the agency that conducted the assessment or investigation of a report of maltreatment shall provide a voluntary reporter a concise summary after the assessment or investigation has been completed. A concise summary is limited to:

A.

the agency's classification of the report under part 9560.0230; and

B.

a statement whether child protective services are being provided.

Subp. 2.

Mandated reporters.

The agency that conducted the assessment or investigation shall provide a mandated reporter a summary consisting of:

A.

a concise summary under subpart 1;

B.

the name of the child protection worker or investigator that conducted the assessment or investigation;

C.

the nature of the maltreatment, if the agency determined maltreatment occurred; and

D.

whether the case has been opened for child protection or other services, or if a referral has been made to a community organization.

Subp. 3.

Refusal to disclose information.

The agency shall refuse to provide a concise summary to voluntary reporters and a summary to mandated reporters if the agency determines disclosure would be detrimental to the best interests of the child.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.388; 256.01; 256E.05; 257.175; 393.07; 626.556

History:

13 SR 303; 17 SR 3412; 25 SR 1772

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007