OAR 413-015-1125
LEDS Use for Certification Purposes in Emergency Situations

(1)

The local Child Welfare office may perform criminal records checks using the LEDS system available in the local office and use LEDS information pertaining to a subject individual for the purpose of making decisions about child safety, specifically related to emergency certification when:

(a)

The subject individual has consented to Child Welfare conducting a criminal records check by signing form DHS 1011F, “Consent For Criminal Records & Fingerprint Check”;

(b)

There is an emergent need to place a child or maintain a placement of a child, and the Department Background Check Unit is unable to complete the check in time;

(c)

Staff refer to and comply with OAR 413-120-0400 (Purpose) to 413-120-0475 (Record Keeping, Confidentiality); and

(d)

An allegation of abuse is being assessed or there is an open child welfare case.

(2)

When conducting criminal records checks for emergency certification purposes under this rule, a subject individual is defined as:

(a)

An adult who resides in or plans to reside in a household that is being certified for placement of a child;

(b)

An adult who resides in or plans to reside in a household that is being re-certified to place or maintain a child in the household;

(c)

A person assisting in the household to enrich the care provided to children placed in the household by tutoring or providing recreation, relief care, or other services such as household chores, whether paid or unpaid; or

(d)

A member of the household under 18 years of age if there is reason to believe that member may pose a risk to children placed in the household.

(3)

Staff in local Child Welfare offices who access LEDS information for emergency certification purposes as outlined in these rules must:

(a)

Refer to and comply with OAR 413-120-0400 (Purpose) to 413-120-0475 (Record Keeping, Confidentiality); and

(b)

Forward fingerprints and consent forms to the Department Background Check Unit for processing if:

(A)

LEDS information reveals an arrest or conviction of any kind;

(B)

The subject individual discloses an arrest or conviction of any kind; or
(C) It is known that the subject individual has lived outside of Oregon within the last five years.

Source: Rule 413-015-1125 — LEDS Use for Certification Purposes in Emergency Situations, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=413-015-1125.

413‑015‑0100
Child Protective Service Authority and Responsibility 413‑015‑0105
Purpose of Child Protective Services 413‑015‑0115
Definitions 413‑015‑0125
CPS Responsibility Ends 413‑015‑0200
Purpose of Screening Rules 413‑015‑0205
Information Received 413‑015‑0210
Documentation Requirements 413‑015‑0211
Report of Abuse 413‑015‑0212
Additional Screening Requirements 413‑015‑0213
Request for Family Support Services 413‑015‑0214
Notifications Closed at Screening 413‑015‑0215
Information the OTIS is Responsible for Screening 413‑015‑0220
Case Management Related Information 413‑015‑0225
Information or Referral 413‑015‑0230
Emergency Action 413‑015‑0300
Cross Reporting Defined 413‑015‑0302
Purpose of Cross Reporting 413‑015‑0305
Cross Reporting Requirements 413‑015‑0310
Child Welfare Documentation and Verification Requirements 413‑015‑0400
Purpose and Overview of the CPS Assessment Rules 413‑015‑0403
Assignment of CPS Assessment 413‑015‑0404
Receipt of New Information on an Open CPS Assessment 413‑015‑0405
CPS Assessment Response Timelines 413‑015‑0409
Exception to Completing a CPS Assessment or CPS Assessment Activities 413‑015‑0415
CPS Assessment Activities 413‑015‑0420
Make Initial Contact 413‑015‑0422
Gather Safety Related Information through Interview and Observation 413‑015‑0425
Determine if there is a Present Danger Safety Threat or Impending Danger Safety Threat 413‑015‑0428
Identify How the Impending Danger Safety Threat is Occurring 413‑015‑0432
Develop Safety Plans 413‑015‑0435
Develop a Protective Action Plan 413‑015‑0437
Develop an Initial Safety Plan 413‑015‑0440
Determine Disposition of the CPS Assessment 413‑015‑0445
Make Child Safety Decision and Determine Whether to Open a Case 413‑015‑0450
Develop an Ongoing Safety Plan 413‑015‑0455
Protective Custody and Juvenile Court Action 413‑015‑0460
Visitation 413‑015‑0465
Required Assessments and Screenings for all Children Entering Substitute Care 413‑015‑0470
Notifications at Conclusion of CPS assessment 413‑015‑0475
CPS Assessment Documentation, Completion, and Supervisory Review Requirements 413‑015‑0480
CPS Assessment Extensions 413‑015‑0485
Confidentiality 413‑015‑0601
Purpose 413‑015‑0604
Additional Screening Activities When a Report Involves a Home Certified by Child Welfare 413‑015‑0606
Additional CPS Assessment Activities for a Report Involving a Home Certified by Child Welfare. 413‑015‑0608
Additional Activities at the Conclusion of the CPS Assessment on a Home Certified by Child Welfare 413‑015‑1005
Purpose of the CPS Assessment Dispositions 413‑015‑1010
Standard of Proof and Possible CPS Assessment Dispositions 413‑015‑1015
Making the CPS Assessment Disposition Determination 413‑015‑1100
Authority and Responsibility 413‑015‑1105
Purpose 413‑015‑1115
Requirements 413‑015‑1120
LEDS Use for Child Protective Service Purposes 413‑015‑1125
LEDS Use for Certification Purposes in Emergency Situations 413‑015‑1200
Purpose 413‑015‑1220
Assessment of an Individual’s Involvement in Safety Management 413‑015‑1230
Safety Service Provider Approval
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 413-015-1125’s source at or​.us