8-304. Investigation of alleged acts of
delinquency, dependency and incorrigibility
A. The law enforcement officer having jurisdiction in the place in which an act of
delinquency or incorrigibility is alleged to have occurred shall have the responsibility
for the complete investigation surrounding the alleged commission of the act.
B. A child protective services specialist of the department shall have the
responsibility for the complete investigation of all complaints of alleged dependency,
and a criminal conduct allegation shall be investigated in cooperation with the
appropriate law enforcement agencies and according to the protocols established pursuant
to section 8-817. The department shall be responsible for the disposition of such child
unless the matter requires the intervention of the court. For the purposes of this
subsection, "criminal conduct allegation" has the same meaning prescribed in section
8-801.
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