Investigation of any report or allegation of abuse or neglect of a child that allegedly occurs while the child is living with a caregiver shall be investigated by staff designated by the department or law enforcement, as provided in Section 80-2-703.

KEY: child welfare

Date of Last Change: February 2, 2026

Notice of Continuation: February 14, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 30-1-4.5; 63G-4-104; 80-2-301; 80-2-302; 80-2-703; 80-2-802; 80-2a-301; 80-2a-304; 80-3-104; 80-3-201; 80-3-302; 80-3-305; 80-3-307; 81-13-101