(a) If allegations of child abuse, including child sexual abuse, are made during a child custody proceeding and the court has concerns regarding the childâs safety, the court may take any reasonable, temporary steps as the court, in its discretion, deems appropriate under the circumstances to protect the childâs safety until an investigation can be completed. Nothing in this section shall affect the applicability of Section 16504 or 16506 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) If allegations of child abuse, including child sexual abuse, are made during a child custody proceeding, the court may request that the local child welfare services agency conduct an investigation of the allegations pursuant to Section 328 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Upon completion of the investigation, the agency shall report its findings to the court.
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