{"data":{"id":"us-va/22vac40-80-300","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"22VAC40-80-300","heading":"Investigation of complaints","body":"The department has the responsibility to investigate any complaints regarding alleged violations of the standards or statutes and complaints of the abuse and neglect of persons in care.\n\nNOTE: In an investigation involving suspected adult or child abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a licensed facility, the investigation will be conducted jointly with the local department of social services whenever possible in accordance with departmental policy.","path":["Title 22. Social Services","Agency 40. Department of Social Services","Chapter 80. General Procedures and Information for Licensure","Part VII. Complaint Investigation"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title22/agency40/chapter80/section300/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:53:49Z","sha256":"86454b2848657a4e553b3f775423fe5ee9417a1b95684656bc0be8c883f37203","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/22vac40-80-290","next":"us-va/22vac40-80-310"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}