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Child Protection and CHIPS Process in Dakota County

Dakota County Attorney's Office. Child Protection and CHIPS Process in Dakota County. Investigation completed and determinations of maltreatment/no maltreatment, services needed/no services neededIf services needed and family does not cooperate voluntarily, then case referred to County Attorney's O

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Child Protection and CHIPS Process in Dakota County

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    1. Dakota County Attorney's Office Child Protection and CHIPS Process in Dakota County Report is received by Dakota County Child Protection or Law Enforcement Agencies cross report and determine whether Law Enforcement will be involved in investigation (only if possible criminal violation) Child may be placed on a 72-hour hold if in imminent danger

    2. Dakota County Attorney's Office Child Protection and CHIPS Process in Dakota County Investigation completed and determinations of maltreatment/no maltreatment, services needed/no services needed If services needed and family does not cooperate voluntarily, then case referred to County Attorney’s Office Social worker meets with Assistant County Attorney to discuss case and, where appropriate, file a CHIPS petition

    3. Dakota County Attorney's Office Child Protection and CHIPS Process in Dakota County Petition is filed and parent(s) summoned into court to admit or deny allegations Case proceeds through court process, and if CHIPS is found or admitted, court will order appropriate services Case reviewed in court at least every 6 months to determine progress If child is removed from home and not returned within one year, court must make permanency determination (less time if child under 8 at filing)

    4. Dakota County Attorney's Office FAQ’s about the Mandated Reporter Statute What if you don’t report? You could be subject to prosecution for committing a misdemeanor. If a child suffers substantial or great bodily harm as a result of not receiving needed treatment for the abuse or neglect because of your failure to report, it is a gross misdemeanor. If the child dies as a result, it is a felony.

    5. Dakota County Attorney's Office FAQ’s about the Mandated Reporter Statute What protections do you have as a mandated reporter? You are immune from liability for any report made in good faith. Your employer cannot retaliate against you for making a good faith report. Your identity is protected unless you consent, or a court orders its release upon a showing by the subject of the report that you made the report in bad faith.

    6. Dakota County Attorney's Office FAQ’s about the Mandated Reporter Statute Are you a mandated reporter 24/7? Statute does not indicate one way or another. You can be a voluntary reporter.

    7. Dakota County Attorney's Office FAQ’s about the Mandated Reporter Statute Once you have made a mandated report, are you done with the matter? You may be called to testify as a witness in a resulting CHIPS or criminal court case.

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