§ 25-01.3-08 — Investigation of reports and complaints

North Dakota § 25-01.3-08

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 25: Mental and Physical Illness or Disability
• Ch. 25-01.3: Committee on Protection and Advocacy

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1. Upon receipt of any report of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or a complaint
made pursuant to sections 25-01.3-01 through 25-01.3-12, the project shall assess the
need for an investigation of the report or complaint. If the project determines the report
or complaint is warranted, the project shall investigate or cause the report or complaint
to be investigated. For the purpose of investigating a report or a complaint, the project
may:
a. Interview the alleged victim who has developmental disabilities or mental illness
at any time of the day or night, with or without notice.
b. Interview any other individual who may have knowledge of the situation.
c. Access all locations under the control of the caretaker where records or other
information exist, including the residence of the alleged victim.
d. Coordinate investigations with other agencies, departments, or other entities
providing services necessary or advisable for the person with developmental
disabilities or mental illness.
e. Delegate investigatory powers to the extent necessary and appropriate to any
individual or entity.
2. This section does not limit the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies to enforce
the laws of this state or preclude law enforcement agencies from investigating, as
appropriate, any alleged criminal conduct.
3. This section does not prohibit the project from assessing the opportunity for voluntary
compliance and other appropriate remedies in the course of investigating a report or
complaint.