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22 ME Rev Stat § 4005-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4005-A. Foster parents right to standing and intervenor status in child protection proceedings (REPEALED)

 §4005-A. Foster parents right to standing and intervenor status in child protection proceedings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 424 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 176, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 343, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 696, §13 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4005-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4005-B. Grandparent's right to standing and intervenor status in child protection proceedings (REPEALED)

 §4005-B. Grandparent's right to standing and intervenor status in child protection proceedings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 697, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 290, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §D36 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 58, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 696, §14 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4005-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4005-C. Rights of persons who are not parties (REPEALED)

 §4005-C. Rights of persons who are not parties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 715, §B5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 189, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 675, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 696, §15 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4005-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4005-E. Relatives; visitation and access; placement (REPEALED)

 §4005-E. Relatives; visitation and access; placement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 696, §16 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 366, §6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 371, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 513, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §59 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 411, §10 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4005-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4005-F. Determinations of parentage

 §4005-F. Determinations of parentage As part of a child protection proceeding, the District Court may determine parentage of the child. Title 19‑A, chapter 61 applies to determinations of parentage in a child protection proceeding.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §27 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]This section may not be construed to limit the right of a person to file an action pursuant to Title 19‑A, chapter 53, subchapter 1 to enforce a father’s obligations pursuant to that subchapter.   [PL 2007, c. 257, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 257, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §27 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4006 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4006. Appeals

 §4006. Appeals A party aggrieved by an order of a court entered pursuant to section 4035, 4054 or 4071 may appeal directly to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court and such appeals are governed by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, chapter 9.   [PL 1997, c. 715, Pt. A, §3 (RPR).]Appeals from any order under section 4035, 4054 or 4071 must be expedited. Any attorney appointed to represent a party in a District Court proceeding under this chapter shall continue to represent that client in any appeal unless otherwise ordered by the court.   [PL 1997, c. 715, Pt. A, §3 (RPR).]Orders entered under this chapter under sections other than section 4035, 4054 or 4071 are interlocutory and are not appealable.   [PL 1997, c. 715, Pt. A, §3 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 772, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 715, §A3 (RPR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4009 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4009. Penalty for violations

 §4009. Penalty for violations A person who knowingly violates a provision of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4010 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4010. Spiritual treatment

 §4010. Spiritual treatment 1.  Treatment not considered abuse or neglect.  Under subchapters I to VII, a child shall not be considered to be abused or neglected, in jeopardy of health or welfare or in danger of serious harm solely because treatment is by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization.   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).] 2.  Treatment to be considered if requested.  When medical treatment is authorized under this chapter, treatment by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization may also be considered if requested by the child or his parent.   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4010-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4010-A. Child abuse policies

 §4010-A. Child abuse policies 1.  Policy development.  Every public or private agency or program that is administered, licensed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Corrections and hires staff or selects volunteers and provides care or services for children shall develop a written policy regarding child abuse and neglect.   The policy must include:   A. A description of how the program and children are managed to prevent abuse or neglect;   [RR 2003, c. 2, §78 (COR).]B. The reporting of suspected abuse or neglect or other violations to the appropriate designated authorities;   [PL 1989, c. 223 (NEW).]C. The agency's course of action if allegations of abuse or neglect are made against the agency or its staff; and   [PL 1989, c. 223 (NEW).]D. The agency's grievance procedures for staff and for children and their parents or guardians regarding alleged abuse or neglect.   [RR 2003, c. 2, §78 (COR).][RR 2003, c. 2, §78 (COR).] 2.  Filing.  The agency shall file the policy as part of its application for licensure or renewal with the state entity that regulates the agency within one year of the effective date of this subsection or of the date the agency comes into existence.   [PL 1989, c. 223 (NEW).] 3.  Availability of policy.  The agency shall make the policy available to its staff, clients and the public.   [PL 1989, c. 223 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 223 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 819, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K82 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K83 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). RR 2003, c. 2, §78 (COR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4010-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4010-B. Written policies

 §4010-B. Written policies 1.  Written policies.  By February 1, 2003, the department shall put in writing all policies that direct or guide procedural and substantive decision making by caseworkers, supervisors and other department personnel concerning child protective cases.   [PL 2001, c. 696, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Publicly available.  By February 1, 2003, the department shall make available to the public all policies that direct or guide procedural and substantive decision making by caseworkers, supervisors and other department personnel concerning child protective cases. The department shall post and maintain the policies on a publicly accessible site on the Internet.   [PL 2001, c. 696, §21 (NEW).] 3.  Kinship care policies.  By September 1, 2002, the department shall make kinship care policies available in writing to the public.   [PL 2001, c. 696, §21 (NEW).] 4.  Rules.  This section does not affect the department's responsibility to adopt rules as otherwise required by law.   [PL 2001, c. 696, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 696, §21 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4010-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §4010-D. Child welfare advisory panel; annual report

 §4010-D. Child welfare advisory panel; annual report The department shall submit a report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on the activities of and reports produced by the child welfare advisory panel formed pursuant to the federal Children's Justice Act, 42 United States Code, Section 5106a to make policy and training recommendations for system improvements in the investigative, administrative and judicial handling of child abuse, neglect and exploitation cases and child maltreatment-related fatalities.   [PL 2019, c. 28, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 28, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4011 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 2: REPORTING OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT|22 §4011. Persons mandated to report suspected abuse or neglect (REPEALED)

 §4011. Persons mandated to report suspected abuse or neglect (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 495, §§19,20 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 530, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 739, §7 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 819, §§A25,26 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 744, §8 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 270, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 819, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 251, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 300, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 345, §4 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4011-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 2: REPORTING OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT|22 §4011-B. Notification of prenatal exposure to drugs or having a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

 §4011-B. Notification of prenatal exposure to drugs or having a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder 1.  Notification of prenatal exposure to drugs or having a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.  A health care provider involved in the delivery or care of an infant who the provider knows or has reasonable cause to suspect has been born affected by substance use, has withdrawal symptoms that require medical monitoring or care beyond standard newborn care when those symptoms have resulted from or have likely resulted from prenatal drug exposure, whether the prenatal exposure was to legal or illegal drugs, or has a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder shall notify the department of that condition in the infant. The notification required by this subsection must be made in the same manner as reports of abuse or neglect required by this subchapter.   A. This section, and any notification made pursuant to this section, may not be construed to establish a definition of "abuse" or "neglect."   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. Z, §5 (NEW).]B. This section, and any notification made pursuant to this section, may not be construed to require prosecution for any illegal action, including, but not limited to, the act of exposing a fetus to drugs or other substances.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. Z, §5 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 342, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Definition.  For purposes of this section, "health care provider" means a person described in section 4011‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A, subparagraphs (1) to (10), (15), (17) to (20) or (22) or any person who assists in the delivery or birth of a child for compensation, including, but not limited to, a midwife.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. Z, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 673, §Z5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 192, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §84 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 342, §3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4012 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 2: REPORTING OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT|22 §4012. Reporting procedures

 §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.   [PL 2021, c. 116, §1 (AMD).] 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 his care or custody;   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]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 his siblings;   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]F. The source of the report, the person making the report, his occupation and where he can be contacted;   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]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).][PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 402, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 116, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4013 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 2: REPORTING OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT|22 §4013. Mandatory reporting to medical examiner for postmortem investigation (REPEALED)

 §4013. Mandatory reporting to medical examiner for postmortem investigation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 343, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 373, §6 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4014 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 2: REPORTING OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT|22 §4014. Immunity from liability

 §4014. Immunity from liability 1.  Reporting and proceedings.  A person, including an agent of the department, participating in good faith in reporting under this subchapter or participating in a related child protection investigation or proceeding, including, but not limited to, a multidisciplinary team, out-of-home abuse investigating team or other investigating or treatment team, is immune from any criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the investigation or proceeding. Good faith does not include instances when a false report is made and the person knows the report is false. Nothing in this section may be construed to bar criminal or civil action regarding perjury or regarding the abuse or neglect which led to a report, investigation or proceeding.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §89 (AMD).] 2.  Photographs and x rays.  A person participating in good faith in taking photographs or x rays under this subchapter is immune from civil liability for invasion of privacy that might otherwise result from these actions.   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).] 3.  Presumption of good faith.  In a proceeding regarding immunity from liability, there shall be a rebuttable presumption of good faith.   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 783, §5 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A89 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4015 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 2: REPORTING OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT|22 §4015. Privileged or confidential communications

 §4015. Privileged or confidential communications The husband-wife and physician and psychotherapist-patient privileges under the Maine Rules of Evidence and the confidential quality of communication under Title 16, section 53‑B; Title 20-A, sections 4008 and 6001, to the extent allowed by applicable federal law; Title 24‑A, section 4224; Title 32, sections 7005 and 18393; and Title 34‑B, section 1207, are abrogated in relation to required reporting, cooperating with the department or a guardian ad litem in an investigation or other child protective activity or giving evidence in a child protection proceeding. Information released to the department pursuant to this section must be kept confidential and may not be disclosed by the department except as provided in section 4008.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §7 (AMD).]Statements made to a licensed mental health professional in the course of counseling, therapy or evaluation where the privilege is abrogated under this section may not be used against the client in a criminal proceeding. Nothing in this section may limit any responsibilities of the professional pursuant to this Act.   [PL 2001, c. 696, §22 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 211, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 781, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 495, §21 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 696, §22 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 429, §7 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4016 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 2: REPORTING OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT|22 §4016. Confidentiality of employee records

 §4016. Confidentiality of employee records Notwithstanding Title 5, section 554, subsection 2, paragraph E or any other provision of law, the confidentiality of employee records is abrogated in relation to required reporting, cooperating with the department or guardian ad litem in an investigation or other child protective activity or giving evidence in a child protective proceeding.   [PL 1983, c. 354, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 354, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4017 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 2: REPORTING OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT|22 §4017. Discrimination

 §4017. Discrimination No person may be discriminated against by any employer in any way for participating in good faith in reporting under this subchapter or in a related child protection investigation or proceeding.   [PL 1983, c. 354, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 354, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4022 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 3: INVESTIGATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES|22 §4022. Voluntary care

 §4022. Voluntary care On the written request of a person responsible for the child, the department may care for that child for a specified period by agreement, unless a custodian objects. Voluntary care agreements shall not affect custody. The department may require reimbursement from a parent or custodian for these services.   [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4024 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 3: CHILDREN|Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT|Subchapter 3: INVESTIGATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES|22 §4024. Department responsible for required services

 §4024. Department responsible for required services If the department requires that a child receive mental health services or other medical services as an alternative to the initiation of a child protection proceeding, the department shall inform the person responsible for the child that the services must be approved by the department. If the person responsible for the child's medical expenses is unable to pay for the services required, the department shall inform the person responsible for the child that the department will pay for the services if the services are approved by the department.   [PL 1991, c. 623 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 623 (NEW).