Or. Admin. R. 413-015-1010 : — DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMSINTRODUCTION TO CPS RULES —015-1010 - Standard of Proof and Possible CPS Assessment Dispositions
(1) The standard for determining
CPS assessment dispositions is reasonable cause to believe.
(2) The possible
CPS assessment dispositions are:
(a) "Founded," which means there is reasonable cause to believe the
abuse occurred. "Founded" is synonymous with "substantiated" as defined in ORS
418.205 - 418.327.
(b) "Unfounded," which means there is no evidence the
abuse occurred. "Unfounded" is synonymous with "unsubstantiated" as defined in ORS
418.205 - 418.327.
(c) "Unable to determine," which means there is some indication the
abuse occurred, but there is insufficient evidence to conclude that there is reasonable cause to believe the
abuse occurred. "Unable to determine" is synonymous with "inconclusive as defined in ORS
418.205 - 418.327 and may only be used in the following circumstances:
(A) After extensive efforts have been made, the
CPS worker is unable to locate the family; or
(B) After completing a
CPS assessment, there is insufficient information to support any other disposition and:
(i) The alleged victim is unable or unwilling to provide consistent information; or
(ii) There is conflicting or inconsistent information from collateral contacts or family.