How long does it take to complete an adult maltreatment investigation?
The assigned worker has 60 days from which to reach a maltreatment determination. However, it is permitted to extend the investigation longer. At any one time, Blue Earth County Adult Protection staff have anywhere from 20 to 30 active investigations underway. Sometimes an urgent report is made which will require our immediate attention due to imminent risk or danger or harm, or the staff have a particular complex/challenging case; thus, the other cases may take longer to complete.

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1. What information can I obtain from the County about a specific maltreatment allegation?
2. What if I disagree with the County's maltreatment determination?
3. Who investigates concerns about the treatment of residents of a nursing home?
4. Who investigates concerns about the treatment of residents in a group home?
5. I have learned the County is investigating a maltreatment concern and I have information to share. Who do I contact?
6. If I make a report, can I remain anonymous or can someone find out I made the report?
7. Why would law enforcement be involved with an adult maltreatment investigation?
8. How long does a maltreatment substantiation stay part of the person's record?
9. What are the reasons the County would screen out a report?
10. How many County staff work in Adult Protection?
11. How many adult protection reports and investigations are completed each year in Blue Earth County?
12. I am not sure if I should report a concern or not.
13. How long does it take to complete an adult maltreatment investigation?