Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 340 - Department of Human Services
Chapter 75 - Child Welfare Services
Subchapter 3 - Child Protective Services
Part 5 - INVESTIGATIVE FINDINGS AND APPEALS
Section 340:75-3-500 - Child Protective Services investigation findings
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
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:
Added at 30 Ok Reg 389, eff 7-1-13
