Section 20. Levels of founded cases

Part II. Policy

The three levels of founded cases are:

1. Level 1. This level includes those injuries/conditions, real or threatened, that result in or were likely to have resulted in serious harm to a child.

2. Level 2. This level includes those injuries/conditions, real or threatened, that result in or were likely to have resulted in moderate harm to a child.

3. Level 3. This level includes those injuries/conditions, real or threatened, that result in minimal harm to a child.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR615-45-1 § 2.1, eff. November 11, 1987; amended, Volume 08, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 1992.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217 and Chapter 15 (63.2-1500 et seq.) of Title 63.2 of the Code of Virginia.