(1) The transfer of a child protective investigation within and between circuits shall be initiated by the supervisor requesting the transfer via telephone or e-mail within 24 hours of identification of the need for transfer.
    (2) Prior to initiating the request for transfer, the supervisor shall ensure that all information collected to date and the specific circumstances warranting the transfer are fully documented in the investigative file.
    (3) Any disagreements regarding the acceptance of a transfer request between supervisors shall be referred directly to each region’s program manager or designee for resolution within 24 hours of the refusal of the transfer request.
Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 39.0121. History-New 5-4-06, Amended 12-31-14.