{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"11174","citation":"Pen. Code, § 11174","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 4. PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS [11006. - 14315.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 1. INVESTIGATION AND CONTROL OF CRIMES AND CRIMINALS [11006. - 11482.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Control of Crimes and Criminals [11150. - 11199.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-1/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.5. Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act [11164. - 11174.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-1/chapter-2/article-2.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 269, Sec. 5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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 <a href=\"/pen/11165.5\">11165.5</a>, and shall ensure that the investigation is conducted in accordance with the regulations and guidelines.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting-act-11174","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}