Unfounded definition

Unfounded means available information indicates that, more likely than not, child abuse or neglect did not occur. No unfounded allegation of child abuse or neglect may be disclosed to a child-placing agency, private adoption agency, or any other provider licensed under chapter 74.15 RCW. RCW 26.44.020
Unfounded means that after an investigation, the investigating person has determined that the
Unfounded means that after an investigation, the investigating person has determined that the reported abuse, neglect, or exploitation has not occurred.

Examples of Unfounded in a sentence

  • Unfounded or unsubstantiated complaints against an Employee will not be placed in the Employee’s personnel file.


More Definitions of Unfounded

Unfounded means the determination following an
Unfounded means there is no credible evidence to support
Unfounded means the alleged misconduct, as set forth in a complaint or brought to the attention of the Commission through other means. did not occur or the allegation is not true based on the preponderance of the evidence presented, which is defined as more likely than not; and
Unfounded means that the investigation clearly established that the allegation is not true.
Unfounded means that an investigation has shown that the incident or offense did not occur. An offense or incident cannot be "unfounded" just because stolen property was recovered and/or the victim refuses to prosecute, or an arrest was not made.
Unfounded means the determination following an investigation by the department that available information indicates that, more likely than not, child abuse or neglect did not occur, or that there is insufficient evidence for the department to determine whether the alleged child abuse did or did not occur.
Unfounded complaints or allegations shall not be considered in future transfer considerations.