# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 07 — Child Protective Services — Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect

#### Regulation .09 Completing the Investigation of Alleged Child Abuse or Neglect.

*COMAR 07.02.07.09*

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.