If the Bishop determines that an allegation does have a semblance of truth, he is to issue a decree opening a preliminary investigation. The Delegate will be duly appointed to investigate the allegation. With the preliminary investigation being completed in a timely fashion, the Bishop will observe the requirement of notifying the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith of the results of the investigation. If the matter is being pursued by the relevant Government Agency and/or the police, the Delegate suspends the investigation but maintains appropriate ongoing communication with the civil authorities until the latter have completed their work. 2.2 If criminal charges are laid, or when presented with an allegation which has a semblance of truth, the Bishop will immediately place the accused on a leave of absence from office and from other church-related responsibilities, brief the Press Officer of the Diocese, and appropriately advise the parish or the community concerned. With respect to the accused, the Bishop may prohibit or impose residence in a given place or territory and take other measures that he deems appropriate in order to protect the freedom of witnesses and safeguard the course of justice. 2.3 If no criminal charges are laid and the victim is over the age of 18 (for example, an adult survivor of sexual abuse as a minor), the Delegate pursues the investigation in order to make a report to the Bishop. 2.4 In the event that the Review Board is involved in the matter of a particular allegation, whether criminal charges are laid or not and following a briefing by the Delegate, if the Review Board deems there are reasonable and probable grounds to believe that an offence has been committed, the Delegate will communicate to the Bishop, the Review Board's recommendations that may include an assessment of the allegation and the suitability for ministry or employ, etc., of the accused. 2.5 If as a result of an investigation, the conclusion is that no offence has been committed, the case is closed, and the Delegate immediately informs the Diocesan Press Officer. Where no offense is committed, every step possible will be taken to restore the good name of the accused and re-integrate him into ministry. 2.6 In situations where the Review Board can reach no conclusion, the Delegate will so advise the Bishop.