Fines, Ages, Timelines

Question 1

Penalty for frivolous reports of abuse

Answer 1

1st report- $2000
2nd - $2000 and 6 mos
3rd - $2000 and 2.5 years

Question 2

Penalty for using title psychologist if you don’t qualify

Answer 2

$500 and no more than 3 months or both

Question 3

Penalty for failure to report abuse resulting in serious injury if you are a mandated reported

Answer 3

$5000 or 2.5 years or both

Question 4

Penalty for failing to report abuse/death by abuse to appropriate authorities

Answer 4

$1000

Question 5

Age of child

Answer 5

Under 18

Question 6

Age of elderly person

Answer 6

60 and older

Question 7

Age of disabled person

Answer 7

18-59

Question 8

Age of CHINS

Answer 8

6-17

Question 9

Age kids can offer statements on their own behalf when determining their best interests

Answer 9

12+

Question 10

Age of delinquent child

Answer 10

7-17

Question 11

Age of youthful offender

Answer 11

14-17

Question 12

Age of voluntary commitment

Answer 12

16 and up can apply

If under 18, parents can apply on their behalf

Question 13

Timeline after a report of abuse of a disabled person is filed

Answer 13

Commission provides a written report to the perpetrator within 10 days or 24 hours for emergency

Question 14

Timeline if elderly or disabled person lacks ability to consent to protective services

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Timeline if a complaint is filed against a psychologist

Answer 15

They will receive written notice of the complaint within 15 days

Question 16

Timeline before you can reapply for reinstatement of license after its revoked

Answer 16

3 years

Question 17

Timeline for how long CHINS can remain in place and extension and discontinuing

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Timeline for how long after child abuse report is filed will DCF notify the reported of the outcome

Answer 18

30 days

Question 19

Timeline if DCF has reasonable cause to believe a child’s health/safety is in immediate danger

Answer 19

Take child into temporary custody, investigate in 2 hours and report in 24 hours

Question 20

Timeline if DCF does not have reasonable cause to believe the child is in imminent danger

Answer 20

The investigation must begin within 2 business days form initial contact and determination must be made within 15 business days

Question 21

Timeline for length of stay at Bridgewater state to evaluate competency to stand trial

Answer 21

No more than 20 days; can extend to 40

Question 22

Timeline for length of stay if someone is found not competent to stand trial

Answer 22

40 days for observation; if still not competent, can stay for 6 months, then additional 1 -years periods

Question 23

Timeline for length of stay in substance abuse facility

Answer 23

no more than 30 days

Question 24

Timeline for length of time a temporary guardianship can last

Answer 24

90 days

Question 25

Timeline for length of time a child can stay at a temp shelter without parent consent

Answer 25

72 hours

Question 26

Timeline for how long a police officer can restrain if qualified clinicians are not available

Answer 26

3 days

Question 27

Timeline for how long minors can stay in seclusion

Answer 27

no more than 2 hours in 24 hr period

Question 28

Timeline for how long adults can be restrained before an exam

Answer 28

1-2 hours; 2 with written report

Question 29

Timeline for how long minors can be restrained before an exam

Answer 29

15 mins to 1 hour

Question 30

Max time for involuntary commitment without a hearing

Answer 30

3 days

Question 31

How long after a person fails a board exam are they permitted to take it again

Answer 31

6 months