Massachusetts General Laws ch. 19A sec. 17 – Protective services agencies; authorized activities
Section 17. A protective services agency is authorized:
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 19A sec. 17
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(1) to receive and investigate reports of abuse;
(2) to furnish protective services to an elderly person with his or her consent;
(3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of an emergency order for protective services;
(4) to furnish protective services to an elderly person on an emergency basis as hereinafter provided;
(5) to furnish protective services to a protected person with the consent of such person’s guardian or conservator;
(6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person; and
(7) to perform all other functions determined by the department to be necessary for the administration of this chapter.