### Question
How does REPORTING REQUIREMENTS define as soon as possible?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20341*, **as soon as possible** is defined as:

> within a 24-hour period

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20341*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 203-VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE > SUBCHAPTER IV-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS**

