Section 4012 - Reporting procedures1.Immediate report. Reports regarding abuse or neglect must be made immediately by telephone to the department unless otherwise specified in this subsection and must be followed by a written report within 48 hours if requested by the department. Medical professionals, hospitals and hospital staff, school personnel and law enforcement personnel may submit reports electronically. The department shall provide a portal through which these electronic reports may be submitted that is linked to the department's comprehensive child welfare information system.
[2021, c. 116, §1(AMD).]
2.Information required. The reports shall include the following information if within the knowledge of the person reporting:A. The name and address of the child and the persons responsible for the child's care or custody; [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §183(COR).]B. The child's age and sex; [1979, c. 733, §18(NEW).]C. The nature and extent of abuse or neglect, including a description of injuries and any explanation given for them; [1979, c. 733, §18(NEW).]D. A description of sexual abuse or exploitation; [1979, c. 733, §18(NEW).]E. Family composition and evidence of prior abuse or neglect of the child or the child's siblings; [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §184(COR).]F. The source of the report, the person making the report, the person's occupation and where the person can be contacted; [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §185(COR).]G. The actions taken by the reporting source, including a description of photographs or x rays taken; and [1979, c. 733, §18(NEW).]H. Any other information that the person making the report believes may be helpful. [1979, c. 733, §18(NEW).] [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §§183-185(COR).]
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 116,§ 1, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2011, c. 402,§ 2, eff. 9/28/2011.1979, c. 733, § 18 (NEW) .