Maine § 4012. - Reporting procedures
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4012. — Reporting procedures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4012.. Reporting procedures
1. Immediate report. Reports regarding abuse or neglect must be made immediately by telephone to the department unless otherwise specified in this subsection and must be followed by a written report within 48 hours if requested by the department.
Medical professionals, hospitals and hospital staff, school personnel and law enforcement personnel may submit reports electronically. The department shall provide a portal through which these electronic reports may be submitted that is linked to the department's comprehensive child welfare information system.
2. Information required. The reports shall include the following information if within the knowledge of the person reporting:
A. The name and address of the child and the persons responsible for the child's care or custody; [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §183 (COR).]
B. The child's age and sex; [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]
C. The nature and extent of abuse or neglect, including a description of injuries and any explanation given for them; [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]
D. A description of sexual abuse or exploitation; [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]
E. Family composition and evidence of prior abuse or neglect of the child or the child's siblings; [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §184 (COR).]
F. The source of the report, the person making the report, the person's occupation and where the person can be contacted; [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §185 (COR).]
G. The actions taken by the reporting source, including a description of photographs or x rays taken; and [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]
H. Any other information that the person making the report believes may be helpful. [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4012.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4012. cover?
Section 4012. ("Reporting procedures") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 4012.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 4012. apply to my situation?
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