Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 86519.2

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 86519.2 - Child Abuse Central Index
(a) Prior to issuing a crisis nursery license, the Department shall conduct a Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1522.1 and Penal Code Section 11170(b)(3). The Department shall check the CACI for all individuals subject to a criminal record review, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1522(b) and shall approve or deny a crisis nursery license, employment, residence, or presence in the crisis nursery based on the results of the review.
(1) The applicant shall submit the Child Abuse Central Index check (LIC 198A), which is incorporated by reference for state licensed facilities, and LIC 198, which is incorporated by reference for county licensed, facilities), for all individuals required to be checked, directly to the California Department of Justice at the same time that the individual's fingerprints are submitted for a criminal background check as required by Section 86519, Criminal Record Clearance.
(A) Individuals who have submitted the Child Abuse Central Index check (LIC 198A) with fingerprints on or after January 1, 1999 need not submit a new check if they can transfer their criminal record clearance or exemption pursuant to Section 86519(f) or Section 86519.1(r).
(2) The Department shall investigate any reports received from the CACI. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the review of the investigation report and file prepared by the child protection agency that investigated the child abuse report. The Department shall not deny a license based upon a report from the CACI unless the Department substantiates the allegation of child abuse.
(b) Subsequent to licensure, all individuals subject to a criminal record review, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1522(b), shall complete a Child Abuse Central Index check (LIC 198A) prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the crisis nursery.
(1) The licensee shall submit the Child Abuse Central Index checks (LIC 198A) directly to the California Department of Justice at the same time that the individuals' fingerprints are submitted for a criminal background check as required by Section 86519(d).
(A) Individuals who have submitted the Child Abuse Central Index check (LIC 198A) with fingerprints on or after January 1, 1999 need not submit a new check if they can transfer their criminal record clearance or exemption pursuant to Section 86519(e) or Section 86519.1(f).
(2) The Department shall check the CACI pursuant to Penal Code Section 11170(b)(3), and shall investigate any reports received from the CACI. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the review of the investigation report and file prepared by the child protective agency that investigated the child abuse report. The Department shall not deny a license or take any other administrative action based upon a report from the CACI unless the Department substantiates the allegation of child abuse.
(3) The Department shall investigate any subsequent reports received from the CACI. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the review of the investigation report and file prepared by the child protective agency that investigated the child abuse report. The Department shall not revoke a license or take any other administrative action based upon a report from the CACI unless the Department substantiates the allegation of child abuse.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 86519.2

1. New section filed 10-26-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-23-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-23-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-25-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-2007 order transmitted to OAL 6-25-2007 and disapproved 8-7-2007; Notice of Disapproval of Certificate of Compliance and Order of Deletion filed 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).
4. New section refiled 8-7-2007 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, and is exempt from OAL review and approval. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-5-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-7-2007 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-21-2007 and filed 12-31-2007 (Register 2008, No. 1).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1516, 1521, 1522, 1522.04 and 1531, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 10-26-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-23-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-23-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-25-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-2007 order transmitted to OAL 6-25-2007 and disapproved 8-7-2007; Notice of Disapproval of Certificate of Compliance and Order of Deletion filed 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).
4. New section refiled 8-7-2007 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, and is exempt from OAL review and approval. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-5-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-7-2007 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-21-2007 and filed 12-31-2007 (Register 2008, No. 1).