§ 10A-1-9-112.1. Investigation of reported abuse or neglect - Written response.

A.  In addition to the requirements of Section 1-9-112 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, the investigation report of the Office of Client Advocacy concerning a report of abuse or neglect of a child in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services shall also be submitted to the Children and Family Services Division Director, or designee, within thirty (30) days from the date of the referral.

B.  The Office of Client Advocacy investigation of a report of abuse or neglect of a child in the custody of the Department shall result in a written response within thirty (30) days from the date of the referral stating one of the following findings:

1.  “Substantiated” means the Office of Client Advocacy has determined, after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect of a child in Department of Human Services custody and based upon some credible evidence, that child abuse or neglect occurred;

2.  “Unsubstantiated” means the Office of Client Advocacy has determined, after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect of a child in Department of Human Services custody, that insufficient evidence exists to fully determine whether child abuse or neglect occurred; or

3.  “Ruled out” means the Office of Client Advocacy has determined, after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect of a child in Department of Human Services custody, that no child abuse or neglect occurred.

Added by Laws 2012, c. 353, § 8, eff. Jan. 1, 2013.