Section He-E 701.03 - Protective Reports(a) When making a report as required by RSA 161-F:46, the reporter may make the report in person, by telephone, by letter, by email or by fax.(b) A report may be made anonymously. Individuals shall be encouraged to identify themselves, but anonymous reports shall be accepted.(c) A person wishing to make a report may contact any district office, the BEAS central office, or the APS central intake office.(d) After business hours or during weekends or holidays, individuals making reports shall contact the police department of the applicable political subdivision, or the sheriff of the county in which the alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation occurred, in accordance with RSA 161-F:46, I.(e) If the report is deemed to be non-protective, the reporter shall be provided with appropriate information and referral.(f) As soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours following receipt of a protective report, BEAS shall initiate a protective investigation.(g) In cases of imminent danger, BEAS shall immediately initiate a protective investigation of the report and approve the authorization of protective services if necessary to protect the alleged victim.(h) If the alleged victim has a guardian, BEAS shall contact the guardian to inform him or her that a protective report has been received, and request a copy of the guardianship order.(i) If the alleged perpetrator is the guardian of the alleged victim, BEAS shall: (1) Notify the circuit court - probate division of jurisdiction; and(2) Notify the supervisor, who shall postpone contact with the guardian if the alleged victim's safety is in jeopardy.(j) If the intake contains information that the alleged victim has suffered serious bodily injury that is known or suspected to result from abuse, neglect or exploitation, or if there is reason to believe that a crime has been committed, BEAS shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and the department of justice within 72 hours or as soon as the protective investigation has begun.(k) Upon taking a protective report, BEAS shall notify the agencies listed in He-E 701.12(a) (3) -(10) as appropriate.N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 701.03
#5008, eff 11-27-90, EXPIRED: 11-27-96
New. #6867, eff 10-9-98; ss by #8727, INTERIM, eff 10-9-06, EXPIRED: 4-7-07
New. #8868, eff 4-19-07; (See Revision Note at Chapter Heading for He-E 700) #10179, eff 9-1-12