N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6429.05

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section He-C 6429.05 - Duties of the Department
(a) Upon receiving notification in accordance with He-C 6429.04(a), DCYF staff shall:
(1) Within 24 hours, request law enforcement officials to investigate the incident using all resources available, including checking the national crime information center database, to determine if the child is a missing child;
(2) Have a staff nurse, supervisor, or DCYF administrator:
a. Observe the child;
b. Review any medical information about the child;
c. Follow up on any health care treatment recommendations; and
d. Coordinate with the hospital for the child's discharge from the hospital; and
(3) Apply to the family division of the circuit court for an order to assume temporary custody of the child.
(b) In accordance with RSA 132-A:3, the department shall be responsible for all necessary medical and other costs incurred by the hospital or safe haven related to the temporary care and control of the child.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6429.05

#8139, eff 8-17-04; ss by #10170, eff 8-17-12

Amended by Volume XLII Number 32, Filed August 11, 2022, Proposed by #13412, Effective 7/26/2022, Expires 7/26/2032.