Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Abuse” has the meaning given in s. 48.02 (1) , Stats., and as further defined in the standards established by the department for conducting child abuse and neglect investigations under s. 48.981 (3) (c) 1. a. , Stats. (2) “Administrative law judge” means an administrative hearing examiner employed by the division of hearings and appeals. (3) “Agency” means a county department under s. 46.22 or 46.23 , Stats., or in a county having a population of 750,000 or more, the department or a licensed child welfare agency that is under contract with the department to fulfill the department’s duties specified under s. 48.981 (3) (c) 5m. , Stats. (4) “Department” means the department of children and families. (5) “Division of hearings and appeals” means the division of hearings and appeals within the department of administration. (6) “Final determination” means an agency determination made under s. 48.981 (3) (c) 5m. , Stats., that a specific person has abused or neglected a child. (7) “Initial determination” means an agency determination made under s. 48.981 (3) (c) 4. , Stats., that a specific person has abused or neglected a child. (8) “Licensed child welfare agency” means a person licensed as required under s. 48.60 , Stats. (9) “Neglect” has the meaning given in s. 48.02 (12g) , Stats., and as further defined in the standards established by the department for conducting child abuse and neglect investigations or unborn child abuse investigations under s. 48.981 (3) (c) 1. a. , Stats.