R512-205-4. Investigation

  (1) An allegation of Domestic Violence Related Child Abuse, that meets all other requirements for acceptance, shall be accepted by Child and Family Services for investigation if it is alleged that a child was physically present or saw or heard an incident of domestic violence and:

  (a) The alleged perpetrator used or threatened to use a dangerous weapon; or

  (b) The alleged perpetrator threatened to cause substantial or serious bodily injury; or

  (c) The alleged perpetrator committed a sexual assault, impeded the breathing or the circulation of blood by application of pressure to the neck, throat, or chest, or by the obstruction of the nose or mouth, which produced or was likely to produce a loss of consciousness, or other assault likely to result in substantial or serious bodily injury; or

  (d) The alleged victim sustained substantial or serious bodily injury; or

  (e) There is a pattern of two or more CPS investigations of Domestic Violence Related Child Abuse within the previous two years; or

  (f) Another allegation of abuse, neglect, or dependency is being accepted or is in the process of being investigated.

  (2) If during an open, non-CPS case, a referral is received for Domestic Violence Related Child Abuse which does not meet the criteria for acceptance under subparagraph (1) above, the information will be sent to the ongoing caseworker for assessment.