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.