Okla. Admin. Code § 340:75-3-500

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 340:75-3-500 - Child Protective Services investigation findings

After completion of the child protective services (CPS) investigation, a finding is made regarding whether there was some credible evidence to constitute child abuse or neglect, per Section 1-1-105 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes (10A O.S. § 1-1-105) and Oklahoma Administrative Code 340:75.

(1)Ruled out.A finding of ruled out means the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS), after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect, determined that no child abuse or neglect occurred.

(2)Unsubstantiated.A finding of unsubstantiated means DHS, after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect, determined insufficient evidence exists to fully determine whether child abuse or neglect occurred. When child abuse or neglect is unsubstantiated, DHS may recommend, when determined necessary, that the parents or persons responsible for the care of the child obtain child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention-related services.

(3)Substantiated.A finding of substantiated means DHS, after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect and based upon some credible evidence, determined that child abuse or neglect occurred. When child abuse or neglect is substantiated, DHS may recommend:

(A) court intervention if DHS finds the child's health, safety, or welfare is threatened; or

(B) child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention-related services for the child, parents, or persons responsible for the care of the child if court intervention is not determined necessary.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:75-3-500

Added at 30 Ok Reg 389, eff 7-1-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 32, Issue 24, September 1, 2015, eff. 9/15/2015.