Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 02. SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 07.02.07. Child Protective Services—Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect |
Sec. 07.02.07.09. Completing the Investigation of Alleged Child Abuse or Neglect
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A. A local department shall complete and document an investigation using assessment tools and forms required by the Administration.
B. A local department or, in a joint investigation, a law enforcement agency shall:
(1) To the extent possible, complete an investigation within 10 days of receiving a report; or
(2) If additional time is required, complete the investigation within 60 days of receiving a report.
C. An investigation is complete when the local department has completed the requirements of Regulation .07A and B of this chapter and a supervisor has approved the finding.