2006 Utah Code - 62A-3-302 — Purpose of Adult Protective Services Program.

     62A-3-302.   Purpose of Adult Protective Services Program.
     Subject to the rules made under Section 62A-3-106.5, Adult Protective Services shall:
     (1) investigate or cause to be investigated reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults occurring in all settings; and
     (2) 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. The division may promulgate rules and develop procedures and policies to be used in reporting incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and in investigating and providing protective services to the extent that funds are appropriated by the Legislature.

Amended by Chapter 31, 2006 General Session