9 CAR § 31-315
9 CAR § 31-315. Discharge
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(a) The discharge 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;
(2) Harm to others; or
(3) Significant property damage.
(c) The agency shall discharge the child to the custody of:
(1) The child’s parent;
(2) A person with authorization from the parent or guardian; or
(3) A person authorized by a court order to assume custody of the child.
(d) The agency shall:
(1) Complete a discharge statement on each child that includes the:
(A) Discharge date; and
(B) 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.