9 CAR § 31-817. Discharge

(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 other persons; or (3) Significant property damage. (c) A child shall be discharged to the custody of the child’s parent or a person with authorization from the parent or guardian, or a person authorized by court order to assume custody of the child. (d) The agency shall: (1) Complete a discharge statement on each child that includes a: (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.