Sec. 12. The division shall establish the following:

(1) A statewide toll free telephone line continuously open to receive reports of suspected neglect, battery, or exploitation.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-10-3-12

  • adult protective services unit: refers to the entity with whom the division contracts to carry out the duties listed in section 8 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 12-10-3-1
  • protective services: refers to available medical, psychiatric, residential, and social services that are necessary to protect the health or safety of an endangered adult. See Indiana Code 12-10-3-5
(2) Standards of practice established with the concurrence of the prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana (IC 33-39-8-2) and governing the services provided by the adult protective services unit.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-9(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.153-2011, SEC.8.