2012 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS
Chapter 565 Offenses Against the Person
Section 565.186 Investigation of elder abuse--report.
Investigation of elder abuse--report.
565.186. The department of health and senior services shall investigate incidents and reports of elder abuse using the procedures established in sections 660.250 to 660.295 and, upon substantiation of the report of elder abuse, shall promptly report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement agency and prosecutor and shall determine whether protective services are required pursuant to sections 660.250 to 660.295. If the department is unable to substantiate whether abuse occurred due to the failure of the operator or any of the operator's agents or employees to cooperate with the investigation, the incident shall be promptly reported to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
(L. 1992 S.B. 573 & 634 4, A.L. 2003 S.B. 556 & 311)
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