For a child indictable by a crime, which entity is notified and within what timeframe?

• A. Licensing as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the incident.
• B. Law Enforcement immediately.
• C. Parents within 24 hours.
• D. Licensing after 7 days.

Answer: (A)

Notifying the licensing authority within 24 hours is the required practice. When a child in placement is indicted for a crime, the regulatory body that oversees licensed child-placing agencies must be informed as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the incident. This prompt reporting ensures regulators have timely information to assess safety, oversee the placement, and determine any necessary license actions. While law enforcement typically requires immediate reporting in criminal matters, the question here focuses on the entity to be notified for licensing purposes and the timeframe for that notification.