Indiana Code 12-10-3-18. Timely referral to appropriate responder
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-10-3-18
- 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
- endangered adult: means an individual who is:
Indiana Code 12-10-3-2
- 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
Sec. 18. If it appears that the immediate health or safety of an endangered adult is in danger, the division or adult protective services unit shall immediately refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency and shall assist the law enforcement agency as requested by that agency. In all other cases, referral to the appropriate adult protective services unit shall be made within five (5) working days after the receipt of a report.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.