UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 62A. Utah Human Services Code |
Chapter 3. Aging and Adult Services |
Part 3. Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult |
§ 62A-3-302. Purpose of Adult Protective Services Program.
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- Subject to the rules made by the division under Section 62A-3-106.5, Adult Protective Services:
(1) shall investigate or cause to be investigated reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults; (2) shall, where appropriate, provide short-term, limited protective services with the permission of the affected vulnerable adult or the guardian or conservator of the vulnerable adult; and (3) may make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and develop procedures and policies relating to: (a) reporting and investigating incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; and (b) providing protective services to the extent that funds are appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose.
Amended by Chapter 91, 2008 General Session