1. (1) When the division has substantial grounds to believe that a person knowingly failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect, the division shall file a complaint with the:

   1. (a) appropriate law enforcement agency, if the person is a law enforcement officer;
   2. (b) Division of Professional Licensing, if the person is a health care provider or mental health therapist; or
   3. (c) State Board of Education, if the person is an educator.

2. (2) The division shall provide information deemed necessary for action on the complaint, including:

   1. (a) a brief explanation of the circumstances leading to the conclusion of failure to report;
   2. (b) a request to the agency to notify the person identified about the obligation to report child abuse or neglect or to participate in training;
   3. (c) any identifying information, such as a case number, an incident number, or the child's initials;
   4. (d) the agency official to whom the complaint is addressed;
   5. (e) the date of complaint;
   6. (f) the date of the alleged incident;
   7. (g) the name and role or title of the person who failed to report;

   8. (h) the organization of the person who failed to report, such as a health care organization, law enforcement agency, or school and district; and

      1. (i) the organization and mailing address of the agency official.
3. (3) The report shall include a statement that the information is confidential.

KEY: social services, child welfare, child abuse

Date of Last Change: June 19, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 80-2-609