Department of Social Services, Division of Family Services v. Raneri

GRIMM, Chief Judge.

The Department of Family Services found “reason to suspect” that defendant sexually assaulted his daughter. On judicial review, the trial court reversed DFS’s findings. DFS appeals. Finding § 210.152, RSMo Cum. Supp.1993, is controlling and does not authorize DFS to appeal, we dismiss.

I. Background

On December 8, 1993, DFS received a report alleging that defendant had sexually abused his daughter. DFS initiated an investigation pursuant to § 210.115 et seq., RSMo Cum. Supp.1993. On January 26, 1994, DFS notified defendant that it had reason to suspect that defendant had…