2006 Utah Code - 62A-3-303 — Powers and duties of Adult Protective Services.

     62A-3-303.   Powers and duties of Adult Protective Services.
     In addition to all other powers and duties that Adult Protective Services is given under this part, Adult Protective Services:
     (1) shall have access to facilities licensed by or contracting with either the department or the Department of Health for the purpose of conducting investigations;
     (2) has authority to receive, upon request, written statements, documents, exhibits, and other items pertinent to an investigation including medical or financial records of a vulnerable adult who is the subject of an investigation when:
     (a) a release of information is provided by the vulnerable adult who does not lack capacity to consent; or
     (b) a vulnerable adult lacks the capacity to consent, and an administrative subpoena has been issued through Adult Protective Services;
     (3) has authority to institute proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to seek relief necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
     (4) has authority to require all persons, including family members of a vulnerable adult and any caretaker, to cooperate with Adult Protective Services in carrying out its duties under this chapter including conducting investigations and providing protective services;
     (5) may require all officials, agencies, departments, and political subdivisions of the state to assist and cooperate within their jurisdictional power with the court, the division, and Adult Protective Services in furthering the purposes of this chapter;
     (6) may conduct studies and compile data regarding abuse, neglect, and exploitation; and
     (7) may issue reports and recommendations.

Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 108, 2002 General Session