Sec. 8b.
(1) If a case involves a child's death, serious physical harm of a child, or sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of a child, the department must refer the case to the prosecuting attorney for the county in which the child is located. The prosecuting attorney must review the investigation of the case to determine if the investigation complied with the protocol adopted as required by section 8.
(2) If a central registry case involves a child's exposure to or contact with methamphetamine production, the department must refer the case to the prosecuting attorney for the county in which the child is located. The prosecuting attorney must review the investigation of the case to determine whether the investigation complied with the protocol adopted as required by section 8.
History: Add. 1997, Act 168, Eff. Mar. 31, 1998 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 484, Eff. July 1, 1999 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 263, Imd. Eff. July 6, 2006 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 66, Eff. Nov. 1, 2022
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 238 of 1975 - Child Protection Law (722.621 - 722.638)
Section 722.621 - Short Title.
Section 722.622 - Definitions.
Section 722.624 - Persons Permitted to Report Child Abuse or Neglect.
Section 722.627e - Release of Information by Director; Prohibitions.
Section 722.627g - Release of Information by Director; Individuals to Be Notified; Wyatt's Law.
Section 722.627h - Appeal of Director's Decision.
Section 722.627i - Fee; Federal Assurances and Waivers.
Section 722.628b - Referral of Case to Prosecuting Attorney; Review.
Section 722.628c - Interview With Child.
Section 722.628d - Categories and Departmental Response.
Section 722.628e - Investigation Checklist.
Section 722.629a - Annual Report.
Section 722.630 - Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 722.631 - Privileged Communications.
Section 722.632 - Report to Law Enforcement Officials or Probate Court.
Section 722.632a - Investigations by Hospital, School, or Other Agency.
Section 722.634 - Religious Beliefs.
Section 722.635 - Repeal of MCL 722.571 to 722.575.
Section 722.636 - Effective Date.
Section 722.637 - Submission of Petition for Authorization Under MCL 712a.2; Exception.