How many days do agencies have to enter a non-emancipated missing person report?

Agencies are required to enter a non-emancipated missing person report within three days of receiving the report. This timeframe is established to ensure that missing persons are reported promptly, which increases the chances of locating them effectively. The quick entry of such reports into systems like NCIC is crucial as it allows law enforcement across jurisdictions to be alerted to the situation, facilitating coordinated efforts to find the missing person as swiftly as possible. Maintaining this three-day window helps create a standard practice that emphasizes urgency and responsiveness when dealing with cases of non-emancipated individuals, typically minors, who may be at greater risk.