2017 Indiana Code
TITLE 12. Human Services
ARTICLE 10. AGING SERVICES
CHAPTER 3. Adult Protective Services
12-10-3-10. Reports; communication; contents
Sec. 10. (a) Each endangered adult report made under this chapter shall be communicated immediately to at least one (1) of the following:
(1) The adult protective services unit.
(2) A law enforcement agency.
(3) The division by telephone on the statewide toll free telephone number established under section 12 of this chapter.
(b) A law enforcement agency that receives an endangered adult report shall immediately communicate the report to the adult protective services unit and the unit shall notify the division of the report.
(c) Reports must include as much of the following information as is known:
(1) The name, age, and address of the endangered adult.
(2) The names and addresses of family members or other persons financially responsible for the endangered adult's care or other individuals who may be able to provide relevant information.
(3) The apparent nature and extent of the alleged neglect, battery, or exploitation and the endangered adult's physical and mental condition.
(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the reporter and the basis of the reporter's knowledge.
(5) The name and address of the alleged offender.
(6) Any other relevant information regarding the circumstances of the endangered adult.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-7.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.21-1996, SEC.4.
