Fines, Ages, Timelines Flashcards
Penalty for frivolous reports of abuse
1st report- $2000
2nd - $2000 and 6 mos
3rd - $2000 and 2.5 years
Penalty for using title psychologist if you don’t qualify
$500 and no more than 3 months or both
Penalty for failure to report abuse resulting in serious injury if you are a mandated reported
$5000 or 2.5 years or both
Penalty for failing to report abuse/death by abuse to appropriate authorities
$1000
Age of child
Under 18
Age of elderly person
60 and older
Age of disabled person
18-59
Age of CHINS
6-17
Age kids can offer statements on their own behalf when determining their best interests
12+
Age of delinquent child
7-17
Age of youthful offender
14-17
Age of voluntary commitment
16 and up can apply
If under 18, parents can apply on their behalf
Timeline after a report of abuse of a disabled person is filed
Commission provides a written report to the perpetrator within 10 days or 24 hours for emergency
Timeline if elderly or disabled person lacks ability to consent to protective services
Court can be petitioned for protective services and will hold a hearing within 14 days
Court will notify the elderly or disabled person at least 5 days before the hearing or 24 hours in an emergency
Timeline if a complaint is filed against a psychologist
They will receive written notice of the complaint within 15 days
Timeline before you can reapply for reinstatement of license after its revoked
3 years
Timeline for how long CHINS can remain in place and extension and discontinuing
No more than 6 months; can extend for 6 month periods; no order can continue after 18th birthday or 16 for truancy bc kids don’t have to attend school past 16
Timeline for how long after child abuse report is filed will DCF notify the reported of the outcome
30 days
Timeline if DCF has reasonable cause to believe a child’s health/safety is in immediate danger
Take child into temporary custody, investigate in 2 hours and report in 24 hours
Timeline if DCF does not have reasonable cause to believe the child is in imminent danger
The investigation must begin within 2 business days form initial contact and determination must be made within 15 business days
Timeline for length of stay at Bridgewater state to evaluate competency to stand trial
No more than 20 days; can extend to 40
Timeline for length of stay if someone is found not competent to stand trial
40 days for observation; if still not competent, can stay for 6 months, then additional 1 -years periods
Timeline for length of stay in substance abuse facility
no more than 30 days
Timeline for length of time a temporary guardianship can last
90 days
Timeline for length of time a child can stay at a temp shelter without parent consent
72 hours
Timeline for how long a police officer can restrain if qualified clinicians are not available
3 days
Timeline for how long minors can stay in seclusion
no more than 2 hours in 24 hr period
Timeline for how long adults can be restrained before an exam
1-2 hours; 2 with written report
Timeline for how long minors can be restrained before an exam
15 mins to 1 hour
Max time for involuntary commitment without a hearing
3 days
How long after a person fails a board exam are they permitted to take it again
6 months
