5.07.200 Registry of Reports

The Office of Tribal Social Services shall maintain a registry for the records of cases involving allegations of child abuse or neglect, which are deemed to be substantial after investigation. Records of unsubstantiated cases shall be destroyed after three (3) years. During this three-year period, the records of unsubstantiated cases shall be sealed but made available under court order should a civil case be filed based upon a false report due to malice or attempt to deflect personal responsibility.