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After you make a phone report, you move to formal documentation, and the written report must be sent within 36 hours of receiving the information. This window ensures the incident is documented promptly and accurately, providing essential details in a structured format so authorities can begin an investigation without delay. The 36-hour limit balances the need for timely action with giving you enough time to gather the necessary information. Shorter deadlines would rush the written record and longer ones could delay protective action, which is why the 36-hour timeframe is used.