Section 930.70 - Enforcement of GuidelinesTo ensure that every investigation of alleged child abuse in out-of-home care facilities is conducted in accordance with the Guidelines set forth in this article, the Department of Justice shall implement the following procedures:
(a) The Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement, shall monitor investigations of incidents of suspected child abuse in out-of-home care facilities reported under section 11169 of the Penal Code to ensure that each incident is being investigated and that reasonable progress is made in the investigation. The Division shall maintain records which shall include the case file name or report number of each such incident, the county and agency conducting the investigation, the date of the incident and the date it was reported to the investigative agency, information concerning any action taken upon completion of the investigation or final disposition of the matter, and the notification submitted under section 930.41. (1) The records required by this section shall be compiled from reports submitted pursuant to section 11169 of the Penal Code and sections 930.40 through 930.41 of this article, and may include information from records maintained by the Department of Justice on arrest and conviction.(2) Records maintained by the Department of Justice on arrests for child abuse related charges shall be used to verify whether or not reports required by this article or the Child Abuse Reporting Law have been submitted. If such reports have not been submitted, the Department shall request that the appropriate child Protective agency in the county where the arrest occurred submit the required reports.(b) The Office of the Attorney General shall be notified by the Division of Law Enforcement of any incidents of suspected child abuse in out-of-home care facilities reported under section 11169 of the Penal Code: (1) where it appears reasonable progress is not being made in the investigation,(2) where reports required by section 11169 of the Penal Code or by this article have not been submitted, or(3) where any of the information required for the Division of Law Enforcement to monitor the investigation is not made available by the appropriate agencies.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 11, § 930.70
1. New section filed 2-22-91; operative 3-24-91 (Register 91, No. 16).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(1) filed 4-18-91 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 91, No. 16). Note: Authority cited: Sections 11170(a), 11174 and 11174.1, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 11169, 11170(b), 11172(b), 11174 and 11174.1, Penal Code.
1. New section filed 2-22-91; operative 3-24-91 (Register 91, No. 16).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(1) filed 4-18-91 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 91, No. 16).