If a family services assessment is initiated as a result of a report of child abuse or neglect, a decision that a child is confirmed abused or neglected may not be made if a person responsible for the child’s welfare complies with the resulting referred services for the child. The department or authorized agent shall determine whether a person responsible for the child’s welfare has complied with the referred services. If the department or authorized agent determines a person responsible for the child’s welfare has not complied with the referred services for the child, a child protection assessment of the initial report of child abuse or neglect may be completed.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 50-25.1-22

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49