SAN - Substantiation of Abuse or Neglect

This page contains links to many of the published decisions that involve the Office of Children’s Services’ substantiated findings of abuse or neglect (Central Registry). This page also includes cases that discuss the Centralized Registry of Barrier Conditions.

"Maltreatment" and reliance on CINA statute

Abuse or Neglect Defined

Burden of Proof

Central and Centralized Registries

Centralized Registry Hearing

Child Protection Manual

Corporal Punishment (Reasonable Physical Discipline)

Court’s Prior Factual Findings on Same Questions (Including CINA Findings)

Dismissal due to Failure to Participate

Domestic Violence in the Home

Estoppel

Evidentiary issues

Improper Notice

Insufficient or Defective Notice

Maltreatment/Maltreatment Assessment Protocol

Mental Injury

Neglect

Physical Injury

Proof of Harm or Threat of Harm to Child’s Health or Welfare

Reporting of Substantiated Findings

Self Defense by Parent or Guardian

Sexual Abuse

Untimely Appeal

Witness Credibility