Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

how much time does a school vice priniable have to report child abuse is six days to long ?

and can she tell the teacher of that child which is in the 2nd grade ?


Asked on 2/02/11, 10:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

All such questions are answered with: 'reasonable' action is required, taking into account all the circumstances. Common sense dictates prompt reporting.

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Answered on 2/08/11, 5:02 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Six days is too long.

Penal Code section 11166 says a telephonic report should be made "immediately" and shall be followed up with a written report within 36 hours maximum. There is criminal liability for failure of a "mandated reporter" to make a timely report.

This is all covered in detail in the "Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act," sections 11164 to 11174.3 of the Penal Code.

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Answered on 2/09/11, 11:39 am


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