R512-206-3. Filing a Complaint for Failure to Report

(1) When the division has substantial grounds to believe that a person knowingly failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect, the division shall file a complaint with the: (a) appropriate law enforcement agency, if the person is a law enforcement officer; (b) Division of Professional Licensing, if the person is a health care provider or mental health therapist; or (c) State Board of Education, if the person is an educator. (2) The division shall provide information deemed necessary for action on the complaint, including: (a) a brief explanation of the circumstances leading to the conclusion of failure to report; (b) a request to the agency to notify the person identified about the obligation to report child abuse or neglect or to participate in training; (c) any identifying information, such as a case number, an incident number, or the child's initials; (d) the agency official to whom the complaint is addressed; (e) the date of complaint; (f) the date of the alleged incident; (g) the name and role or title of the person who failed to report; (h) the organization of the person who failed to report, such as a health care organization, law enforcement agency, or school and district; and (i) the organization and mailing address of the agency official. (3) The report shall include a statement that the information is confidential.