10A NCAC 71A .0204       TIME FRAME TO INITIATE EVALUATION

(a)  Evaluation of reports involving an emergency as defined in G.S. 108A‑101(g) shall be initiated within 24 hours of receipt of the report.

(b)  Evaluation of other reports of a need for protective services shall be initiated within 72 hours after receipt of a report.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑153;

Eff. November 1, 1983;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 20, 2017.