New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 10 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Part 3 - PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATION
Section 8.10.3.19 - INVESTIGATION DISPOSITION

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.10.3.19

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. PSD shall make an investigation disposition within 45 days of SCI accepting the report in every investigation PSD conducts, unless an extension is approved by the supervisor. Extensions are not to exceed an additional 30 days after the original 45 days have passed.

B. PSD shall determine the disposition of the investigation based upon the safety decision and whether a safety plan is required, the family's willingness to participate in services, and the assessment of risk.

C. Disposition options may include, but are not limited to closing the case, referring the family to community providers, providing in-home services (IHS), or referring the case to PSD legal for possible legal action.

D. PSD shall document the investigation disposition in FACTS and include the investigation disposition in the notice of results of investigation letter sent to the parent guardian or custodian.

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