# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

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

#### Regulation .13 Closure of Investigation.

*COMAR 07.02.07.13*

Before a local department closes its record of investigation, the local department shall:

A. Ensure that the record is complete;

B. No later than 30 days after completing the investigation:

  (1) In a case of ruled out child abuse or neglect, notify the alleged maltreator of the finding;

  (2) In a case of indicated or unsubstantiated child abuse or neglect in which a maltreator has been identified, send notice of the finding and of the right to appeal under COMAR 07.02.26 to the maltreator; and

  (3) In a case of indicated or unsubstantiated child abuse or neglect in which no individual has been identified as a maltreator, send notice of the finding and of the right to appeal under COMAR 07.02.26 to the alleged maltreator; and

C. Within 5 business days of completing an investigation:

  (1) Complete a written report of its disposition and any necessary services; and

  (2) Provide a final report to the State’s Attorney’s Office by any agreed means, including a report of a physical examination or treatment, if performed, of the alleged victim.