Section 43-26-5 - Establishment of record-keeping procedures; establishment of uniform intake procedures

(1) The Department of Child Protection Services shall establish a record-keeping procedure to ensure that all referrals of neglect and/or abuse are accurately and adequately maintained for future or cross-reference.(2) In addition to a toll-free abuse reporting telephone system, the department shall establish a uniform intake procedure for the receipt and referral to the appropriate personnel for investigation. The uniform intake procedure shall be made available to all appropriate agencies and the public in order to facilitate the necessary protective services.Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 516, HB 1149,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2023.