Maryland Code, Family Law § 14-303

(1) within 5 working days after the receipt of the report of suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation; or

(2) within 24 hours after the receipt of the report of suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation if the report indicates that an emergency exists.

(1) a determination of whether:

(2) if the individual is determined to be a vulnerable adult and to have suffered abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation:

(c)(1) On request by the local department, the local State's Attorney or the appropriate law enforcement agency shall assist in the investigation.

(2) As appropriate, the local office on aging or the Department of Aging, local geriatric evaluation service, or any other public or private agency, including a fiduciary institution, providing services or care to the alleged vulnerable adult or whose information or expertise may be of assistance in assessing risk or planning services may assist in the investigation on the request by the local department.

(3) Any agencies set out in this subsection may jointly agree to cooperative arrangements for investigation.

(1) 60 days; or

(2) 10 days if the report indicates that an emergency exists.