Michigan Laws 722.628e – Investigation checklist
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 722.628e
- Child: means an individual under 18 years of age. See Michigan Laws 722.622
- Department: means the department of health and human services. See Michigan Laws 722.622
- Director: means the director of the department. See Michigan Laws 722.622
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
(1) The department shall implement an investigation checklist to be used in each investigation of suspected abuse and neglect handled by the department.
(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), an investigation shall not be closed until the checklist described in subsection (1) is completed.
(3) A supervisor must review the completed checklist. If the supervisor determines that the investigation complies with the investigation checklist and with the following state laws and department policy, the investigation may be closed:
(a) Face-to-face contact was made with all alleged child victims.
(b) A petition was filed as required by sections 8d(1)(e), 17, and 18.
(c) A petition was filed when court intervention was needed to ensure child safety.
(d) Any other items that impact child safety and well-being that are specifically outlined in department policy to require the approvals outlined in subsection (4).
(4) If the supervisor determines that the investigation does not comply with the investigation checklist and the state laws and department policy outlined in subsection (3), the supervisor shall determine the reason the investigation checklist and state law or department policy outlined in subsection (3) were not followed. An investigation that falls under this subsection shall not be closed until after the local office director has reviewed the investigation.