Since the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) does not personnally investigate reports, the investigator shall provide the attorney with sufficient facts so that

• the petition will be properly drafted to reflect the abuse or neglect allegation(s)
• the attorney will be able to prove the case and protect the child from future harm.

• prior to filing court documents.
• when a child is dead on arrival to a hospital, or dies after admission, as a result of alleged abuse or neglect and there are other children residing in the same home
• when the injury to the child is severe, including, but not limited to, multiple fractures, third degree burns, subdural hematoma
• when there is evidence that a child has been abused a second time.
• when allegations of sexual abuse have been received
• when a child is in severe jeopardy from physical or sexual abuse or neglect and in need of protection beyond that which can be provided by comprehensive services.