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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 07.02.07.09" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="07" heading="Completing the Investigation of Alleged Child Abuse or Neglect.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A local department shall complete and document an investigation using assessment tools and forms required by the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A local department or, in a joint investigation, a law enforcement agency shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>To the extent possible, complete an investigation within 10 days of receiving a report; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If additional time is required, complete the investigation within 60 days of receiving a report.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>