Section 4.52 - Discretionary Reporting to the District Attorney(1) The Department may refer other 51A reports or Information to the District Attorney and local law enforcement, if such matters involve serious criminal conduct that may impact the safety and well-being of children including, but not limited, to cases of abuse or neglect resulting in conditions other than those listed 110 CMR 4.51(3), or pose a serious threat to public safety generally.(2) Discretionary referrals must be approved by the Area Director or the SIU Director, and may be made at any point in the Department's involvement with a family as soon as the Department becomes aware of information warranting referral.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1486, eff. 1/6/2023.