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.
Cal. Penal Code § 11174
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
Known as the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
The act spans §§ 11164–11174 (37 sections).
Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 269, Sec. 5.
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