SB-1421, As Passed House, December 18, 2008

HOUSE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 1421

     A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled

"Child protection law,"

(MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 8e.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

     Sec. 8e. (1) The department shall implement an investigation

checklist to be used in each investigation of suspected abuse and

neglect handled by the department.

     (2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), an investigation shall

not be closed until the checklist described in subsection (1) is

completed.

     (3) A supervisor must review the completed checklist. If the

supervisor determines that the investigation complies with the

investigation checklist and with the following state laws and

department policy, the investigation may be closed:

     (a) Face-to-face contact was made with all alleged child

victims.

     (b) A petition was filed as required by sections 8d(1)(e), 17,

and 18.

     (c) A petition was filed when court intervention was needed to

ensure child safety.

     (d) Any other items that impact child safety and well-being

that are specifically outlined in department policy to require the

approvals outlined in subsection (4).

     (4) If the supervisor determines that the investigation does

not comply with the investigation checklist and the state laws and

department policy outlined in subsection (3), the supervisor shall

determine the reason the investigation checklist and state law or

department policy outlined in subsection (3) were not followed. An

investigation that falls under this subsection shall not be closed

until after the local office director has reviewed the

investigation.

     Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect April 1,

2009.