Section 336.30  Notice of Department Decision

The State Central Register shall provide a written notification of final disposition of each child abuse and neglect investigation to mandated reporters who reported suspected child abuse or neglect as well as the child's parent, personal guardian, or legal custodian; the Juvenile Court Judge (when a State ward is involved); the Cook County Public Guardian, Juvenile Division (Cook County Department wards only); and the alleged perpetrator.  The notice shall provide the following information:

a)         a specific statement whether the Department has determined the report indicated or unfounded as a result of an investigation;

b)         the name of the perpetrator;

c)         the allegations determined indicated;

d)         length of time the indicated case shall be retained by the Department;

e)         a statement that a Department review of an indicated decision is available;

f)          a statement that, if a review of the Department's decision is desired, it must be requested in writing within 60 days after notification of the completion of the investigation by the Child Protective Service Unit, as determined by the date of the notifications sent by the Department; and

g)         the name and address of the individual who must be contacted in order to request a review of the Department's decision.

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 7660, effective June 1, 2000)