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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".13" citation="COMAR 07.02.07.13" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="07" heading="Closure of Investigation.">
  <text>Before a local department closes its record of investigation, the local department shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Ensure that the record is complete;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>No later than 30 days after completing the investigation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In a case of ruled out child abuse or neglect, notify the alleged maltreator of the finding;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Within 5 business days of completing an investigation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete a written report of its disposition and any necessary services; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>