Cooperative Arrangements for Investigation; Written Findings; Report

The Guam Police Department and Child Protective Services shall develop and implement cooperative arrangements to coordinate existing duties in connection with the investigation of suspected child abuse. Child Protective Services shall initiate the development and implementation of these arrangements, including the development and distribution of reporting forms. The Guam Police Department shall report to Child Protective Services that it is investigating a case within 36 hours after starting its investigation. In cases where a minor is a victim of criminal sexual conduct, Child Protective Services shall evaluate what action or actions would be in the best interests of the child victim in accordance with subsection

(b)of § 13200 of this Article. Except for acts or omissions coming within subsection (t)(4) of § 13201, Child Protective Services shall submit in writing its findings and the reasons for them to the Attorney General’s Office on or before the completion of the investigation.