(a) Request.

1. (1) If needed, a Crimes Against Children Division of the Division of Arkansas State Police investigator shall request approval for the fifteen-day extension to the investigation determination deadline in writing to their immediate supervisor.

2. (2)

   1. (A) This request will be made no later than the fortieth day of the investigation.
   2. (B) The reason for the request for extension shall be explained in detail in the request.

(b) Criteria. A fifteen-day investigation determination extension may be approved under the following circumstances:

1. (1) When necessary documentation has been requested but has not been received, such as:

   1. (A) Medical files and information;
   2. (B) Police records and reports;
   3. (C) Medical examiner’s reports;
   4. (D) State Crime Laboratory reports; or
   5. (E) Information or reports from other states;
2. (2) Postponement of determination due to request from a prosecuting attorney or law enforcement agency where there is a pending criminal investigation; or
3. (3) Multiple alleged offenders or victims are involved requiring additional time to conduct interviews and gather evidence.

(c) Approval.

1. (1) The Crimes Against Children Division of the Division of Arkansas State Police investigator’s supervisor shall review the extension request and the investigation to ensure the extension is warranted.
2. (2) A decision shall be made by the supervisor to grant or deny the request in writing no later than the forty-fifth day.
3. (3) The supervisor shall notify the investigator of their decision as soon as possible.