How long do you have to be investigated of child abuse before they remove the child from your home?

Time of 24 hours or less ->If you suspect that a person is abusing a child then contact CPS (Child protective services) in your area and file a report,When CPS receives a report of suspected abuse they send out an investigator within 24 hours or sooner to examine and interview the child and the suspected abuser...Charges can be filed by the incestigator and the suspected abuser arrested...

Charged/arrested on the spot-> If you actually witness the person abuse the child then immediately contact the police department..They will come and interview the child and the abuser (seperately) and if they find enough cause the person will be charged and arrested right then...