50-25.1-05.1. Child abuse or neglect assessment decision - How determined

50-25.1-05.1. Child abuse or neglect assessment decision - How determined Upon completion of the child protection assessment of the initial report of child abuse or neglect, a decision must be made whether confirmed, confirmed with unknown subject, unconfirmed, or unable to determine abuse or neglect of a child. 1. This determination is the responsibility of the department. 2. A decision of confirmed may not be made if the suspected child abuse or neglect arises solely out of conduct involving the lawful practice of religious beliefs by a parent or guardian. This exception does not preclude a court from ordering that medical services be provided to the child if the child's life or safety requires such an order or the child is subject to harm or threatened harm.