Florida § 415.1052 - Interference with investigation or with the provision of protective services.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 415.1052 — Interference with investigation or with the provision of protective services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 415.1052. Interference with investigation or with the provision of protective services.
(1) If, upon arrival of the protective investigator, any person refuses to allow the department to begin a protective investigation, interferes with the department’s ability to conduct such an investigation, or refuses to give access to the vulnerable adult, the appropriate law enforcement agency must be contacted to assist the department in commencing the protective investigation. (2) When any person refuses to allow the provision of protective services to the vulnerable adult who has the capacity to consent to services, the department shall petition the court for an order enjoining the person from interfering with the provision of protective services. The petition must allege specific facts sufficient to show that the vulnerable adult is in need of protective services and that the person refuses to allow the provision of such services. If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the vulnerable adult is in need of protective services and that the person refuses to allow the provision of such services, the court may issue an order enjoining the person from interfering with the provision of protective services to the vulnerable adult.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 415.1052
What does Florida Statutes § 415.1052 cover?
Section 415.1052 ("Interference with investigation or with the provision of protective services.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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