9 CAR § 30-522. Discharge

(a) The discharge of any child shall be planned by agency staff. (b) The agency may discharge a child on an emergency basis if failure to do so could result in: (1) Harm to the child or other persons; or (2) Significant property damage. (c) The agency shall discharge the child to the custody of: (1) Their parent; (2) Their guardian; (3) A person with authorization from the parent or guardian; or (4) A person authorized by court order to assume custody of the child. (d) The agency shall: (1) Complete a discharge statement on each child, including the date of and reason for discharge; and (2) Provide a copy of it to the child’s custodian. (e) Documentation of the discharge shall be maintained in the child’s record.