Ohio Administrative Code
Title 5101:2 - Division of Social Services
Chapter 5101:2-36 - Screening and Investigation
Section 5101:2-36-08 - PCSA requirements for involving a third party in the assessment/investigation of a child abuse or neglect report
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) The public children services agency (PCSA) shall adhere to this rule for reports of child abuse or neglect where there is a potential conflict of interest because one or more of the following is a principal of the report:
(B) The involvement of a third party does not relieve the lead PCSA of its responsibility to ensure assessment/investigation activities are completed.
(C) A law enforcement agency or another PCSA may serve as the third party to an assessment/investigation of child abuse or neglect.
(D) In lieu of law enforcement or another PCSA, the PCSA may operate an in-house unit to assess/investigate reports of child abuse and neglect requiring a third party if all of the following apply:
(E) Within twenty-four hours of the identification of a conflict of interest, the PCSA shall request and document the assistance of a third party.
(F) Upon acceptance of the request from the lead PCSA, the non-lead PCSA shall complete the assessment/investigation within the time frames established pursuant to rule 5101:2-36-03 or 5101:2-36-04 of the Administrative Code.
(G) In instances where law enforcement or another PCSA declines to assist the PCSA, the PCSA is responsible for conducting the assessment/investigation. The PCSA is responsible for having procedures in place to address the conflict of interest and ensure the completion of the assessment/investigation.
(H) The PCSA shall comply with all procedures pursuant to rule 5101:2-36-03 or 5101:2-36-04 of the Administrative Code.
(I) The assessment/investigation documentation and any materials obtained as a result of the assessment/investigation including the third party assessment/investigation report from law enforcement or the non-lead PCSA shall be maintained in the case record.