Md. Code Regs. 07.02.07.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 07.02.07.09 - Completing the Investigation of Alleged Child Abuse or Neglect

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.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.07.09

Regulation .09I repealed effective December 17, 1984 (11:25 Md. R. 2129)
Regulations .09 adopted effective October 1, 1994 (21:19 Md. R. 1630)
Regulation .09A amended effective February 20, 2012 (39:3 Md. R. 258); adopted effective 44:12 Md. R. 586, eff. 6/19/2017; amended effective 47:18 Md. R. 824, eff. 9/7/2020