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Can you summarize 31 DECO 3910?
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES > Duty to report.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the duty to report and evaluate adult protective services, as well as the reporting of financial exploitation. It applies to any person who has reasonable cause to believe that an adult person is impaired or incapacitated and in need of protective services. It also applies to employees of financial institutions who have direct contact with elderly persons and suspect financial exploitation. The document requires the reporting of relevant information to the Department in the specified format. Upon receipt of a report, the Department conducts a prompt and thorough evaluation to determine the need for protective services. Financial institutions are required to follow internal policies and procedures for reporting financial exploitation and may place a hold on transactions. Good faith reporting or holding of transactions grants immunity from liability. Financial institutions may provide relevant records to the Department, law enforcement, or prosecuting attorney’s office for investigation purposes. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person having reasonable cause to believe that an adult person is impaired or incapacitated and in need of protective services, and employees of financial institutions who have direct contact with elderly persons
What does it govern?
Reporting and evaluation of adult protective services and reporting of financial exploitation
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Delaware