New Jersey § 52:27d-410
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:27d-410, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:27d-410.
a. A county adult protective services provider shall provide access for reporting
abuse, neglect and exploitation. Information shall also be available to a person who reports abuse, neglect or exploitation
on ways to access emergency assistance. b. The county adult protective services provider upon receiving a report that a vulnerable
adult is being or has been the subject of abuse, neglect or exploitation, shall initiate
a prompt and thorough evaluation of the report within 72 hours. c. If the county adult protective services provider is prevented from conducting an
evaluation of a report of abuse, neglect or exploitation, the county adult protective
services provider may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order to conduct
the evaluation. d. An evaluation conducted pursuant to this act shall be conducted by a person with
appropriate training and experience as set forth by regulation. The evaluation shall be based upon a visit with the vulnerable adult about whom
the report was made and upon consultation with others who have knowledge of the particular
case to determine whether protective services are needed and what action, if any,
is required. e. Records of public agencies, private organizations, banks and other financial institutions,
medical institutions and practitioners, which the county director or his designee
reasonably believes to be necessary to complete the evaluation, shall be made available
to the county adult protective services provider.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:27d-410
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:27d-410 cover?
Section 52:27d-410 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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