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2011 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000 - 18996]
ARTICLE 2. Definitions
Section 15701.25


CA Welf & Inst Code § 15701.25 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Endangered adult means a dependent or elder adult who is at immediate risk of serious injury or death, due to suspected abuse or neglect and who demonstrates the inability to take action to protect himself or herself from the consequences of remaining in that situation or condition.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 913, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)

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