5101:2-20-03 Adult protective services designated agency provisions.

Effective Date: March 17, 2003.

(A)      The county department of job and family services (CDJFS) may designate another agency to perform the following duties:

(1)      Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.


(2)      Evaluate the need for protective services.


(3)      To the extent of available funds, provide or arrange for the provision of protective services.

(B)      The CDJFS shall specify the duties of the designated agency. The designated agency shall perform the duties mutually agreed upon and comply with paragraphs (B), (C), and (D) of rule 5101:2-20-02 and rules 5101:2-20-03 to 5101:2-20-04 of the Administrative Code.


(C)      The county departments of job and family services shall enter into a contract and/or written agreement with the agency it selects to act as its designated agency.


(D)      The CDJFS has the ultimate responsibility to insure that all reports assigned to a designated agency are investigated and managed in compliance with the law.

Effective: 03/17/2003

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 03/17/2008

Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Date: 01/06/2003

Promulgated Under: 111.15

Statutory Authority: 5101.71

Rule Amplifies: 5101.71, 5101.751