(a) Yes, we will make a reasonable effort to notify
the parents within 24 hours after we interview and/or visually inspect
their child during the course of an abuse, neglect, or exploitation
investigation.
(b) This notice can be delayed at the request of law
enforcement if notification during the required time frame will interfere
with an ongoing criminal investigation. The notice can also be delayed
if it will interfere with a companion investigation being conducted
by the Department of Family and Protective Services or another agency.
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