Pen. Code, § 11174 · Article 2.5. Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
Pen. Code, § 11174
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The Department of Justice, in cooperation with the State Department of Social Services, shall prescribe by regulation guidelines for the investigation of abuse in out-of-home care, as defined in Section 11165.5, and shall ensure that the investigation is conducted in accordance with the regulations and guidelines.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 269, Sec. 5.
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