10-149-2 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 149-2-4 - APS CENTRAL INTAKE

1. Documentation

APS Central Intake shall document in the electronic APS system all Reports received through APS Central Intake, including the information provided by the Reporter in accordance with Section 1.03(2)(B) of this Rule.

2. Review

APS Central Intake shall review the documented Report to determine whether APS has jurisdiction to investigate the allegation(s) and to make a determination.

3. Determination

APS Central Intake shall determine whether the Report is to be assigned for APS

Investigation or closed without an APS Investigation on a case-by-case basis. Intake staff shall use the information obtained from the Reporter and information otherwise available or known to Intake staff to make such a determination. APS Central Intake's reasoning shall be documented.

All APS Reports that are not closed by Central Intake shall be assigned for APS Investigation or, referred to DLC for investigation, in accordance with 22 M.R.S. §§ 1812-G, 1812-J.

4. Report Closure

A Report shall be closed without an APS Investigation when APS Central Intake determines that one or more of the following circumstances exists based on the information provided by the Reporter:

A. The Report lacks information outlining allegations that could reasonably meet the definition of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation or the substantial risk thereof,

B. The Report lacks information indicating the client involved meets the definition of Incapacitated or Dependent Adult in Maine

C. No action can be taken by APS under the circumstances.

10-149 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 4