2025 Session
Last amended: 2020 session
§ 260E.21 — Screened Out Reports
Plain-Language Summary
Reports that are screened out must be documented, and the agency must maintain records of screened-out reports for future reference.
260E.21 SCREENED OUT REPORTS.
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Subdivision 1.Records.
A report that is screened out must be maintained according to section 260E.35, subdivision 6, paragraph (b). §
Subd. 2.Offer of social services.
A local welfare agency or agency responsible for investigating or assessing a report may use a screened out report for making an offer of social services to the subjects of the screened out report.
History:
History: History:
1Sp2020 c 2 art 7 s 21
Practical Notes
Even if a report is screened out and not investigated, it is kept on file. If more reports come in about the same family, the earlier reports may be reviewed.