Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 413 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS
Division 15 - INTRODUCTION TO CPS RULES
Section 413-015-1010 - Standard of Proof and Possible CPS Assessment Dispositions

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 413-015-1010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) The standard for determining CPS assessment dispositions is reasonable cause to believe.

(2) The possible CPS assessment dispositions are:

(a) "Founded," which means there is reasonable cause to believe the abuse occurred. "Founded" is synonymous with "substantiated" as defined in ORS 418.205 - 418.327.

(b) "Unfounded," which means there is no evidence the abuse occurred. "Unfounded" is synonymous with "unsubstantiated" as defined in ORS 418.205 - 418.327.

(c) "Unable to determine," which means there is some indication the abuse occurred, but there is insufficient evidence to conclude that there is reasonable cause to believe the abuse occurred. "Unable to determine" is synonymous with "inconclusive as defined in ORS 418.205 - 418.327 and may only be used in the following circumstances:
(A) After extensive efforts have been made, the CPS worker is unable to locate the family; or

(B) After completing a CPS assessment, there is insufficient information to support any other disposition and:
(i) The alleged victim is unable or unwilling to provide consistent information; or

(ii) There is conflicting or inconsistent information from collateral contacts or family.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050 & ORS 418.005

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.185, ORS 418.015, ORS 419B.005 - 419B.050 & ORS 418.205 - 418.327

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