Indiana § 12-10-3-18 - Timely referral to appropriate responder
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 12-10-3-18 — Timely referral to appropriate responder, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-10-3-18. Timely referral to appropriate responder
Sec. 18. If it appears that the immediate health or safety of an endangered adult is in danger, the division or adult protective services unit shall immediately refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency and shall assist the law enforcement agency as requested by that agency. In all other cases, referral to the appropriate adult protective services unit shall be made within five (5) working days after the receipt of a report.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 12-10-3-18 ("Timely referral to appropriate responder") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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