9 CRR-NY 357.13NY-CRR
9 CRR-NY 357.13
9 CRR-NY 357.13
357.13 Case recordkeeping requirements.
(a) All preliminary procedure case records shall be kept in either paper or electronic format, or a combination of both.
(b) Pre-diversion services: where pre-diversion services are provided in lieu of initiating preliminary procedure, it is not necessary to open an individual case file. However, at minimum a record of the following information shall be maintained:
(1) youth name and date of birth;
(2) date(s) of receipt of the complaint(s);
(3) description of the pre-diversion services either referred to or directly provided, and any information regarding outcome(s).
(c) Preliminary procedure: where preliminary procedure was commenced, probation case records shall include the following, where applicable:
(1) documents:
(i) copy of the complaint;
(ii) copy of letter to complainant advising of the initiation of diversion services;
(iii) all assessment and reassessments;
(iv) the initial case plan, and case plan updates that flow from the reassessments;
(v) a brief closing summary of progress toward achieving case plan goals;
(vi) copy of written notices to the complainant regarding the case closing and whether the complaint has been successfully resolved;
(vii) documentation of notification to the parent(s) or other person(s) legally responsible for his/her care of the potential respondent regarding: the case closing; whether the complaint has been successfully resolved; and if there is any bar to petition by the parent(s) or other person(s) legally responsible for his/her care; and
(viii) copy of the petition report in all cases where a petition is filed with the court.
(2) other required case record information:
(i) date(s) of receipt of the complaint(s);
(ii) date(s) of conference(s) with the youth, parent(s) or other person(s) legally responsible for his/her care and complainant;
(iii) documentation that the youth and parent(s) or other person(s) legally responsible for his/her care were advised of their rights related to the diversion process;
(iv) parent or other person(s) legally responsible for his/her care and youth acknowledgment of participation in diversion services;
(v) summary of the reasons for any delay in developing an initial case plan;
(vi) date(s) of any referral(s) for specialized assessment and treatment (i.e., educational, mental health, substance abuse, sexual victimization, or sexualized acting out behaviors);
(vii) documentation of services provided in accordance with the assessment and reassessment;
(viii) dates and types of contacts and any significant information, events, or actions taken; and/or
(ix) date of case closing.
9 CRR-NY 357.13
Current through September 15, 2021
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