New York S00201 merges duplicate child protective services reports with open cases and extends the investigation period by thirty days.

New York S00201 amends the social services law to address duplicate reports received by child protective services. If a duplicate report is received on an open case that has not been founded, indicated, or referred to services, the duplicate report will merge with the existing case. This merged case will remain open for an additional thirty days to allow for further investigation. This change aims to ensure that all relevant information is considered in ongoing investigations.

New York S00201 merges duplicate child protective services reports with open cases and extends the investigation period by thirty days.

New York S00201 amends the social services law to address duplicate reports received by child protective services. If a duplicate report is received on an open case that has not been founded, indicated, or referred to services, the duplicate report will merge with the existing case. This merged case will remain open for an additional thirty days to allow for further investigation. This change aims to ensure that all relevant information is considered in ongoing investigations.