Section 11174 Of Article 2.5. Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act From California Penal Code >> Title 1. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.5.

. The Department of Justice, in cooperation with the State Department of Social Services, shall prescribe by regulation guidelines for the investigation of abuse in out-of-home care, as defined in Section 11165.5, and shall ensure that the investigation is conducted in accordance with the regulations and guidelines.