N.D. Cent. Code § 50-25.1-20

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 50-25.1-20 - Alternative response assessment - Compliance

If an alternative response assessment is initiated as a result of a report of child abuse or neglect, a decision that a child is confirmed abused or neglected may not be made if the person responsible for the child's welfare complies with the resulting referred services and plan of safe care for the substance exposed infant. The department or authorized agent shall determine whether a person responsible for the child's welfare has complied with the referred services and plan of safe care for the substance exposed infant. If the department or authorized agent determines a person responsible for the child's welfare has not complied with the referred services and plan of safe care for the substance exposed infant, an assessment of the initial report of child abuse or neglect may be completed.

N.D.C.C. § 50-25.1-20

Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 445( SB 2103 ), § 8, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by S.L. 2021 , ch. 377( SB 2083 ), § 25, eff. 8/1/2021.
Added by S.L. 2017 , ch. 343( SB 2251 ), § 5, eff. 8/1/2017.