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Can you summarize ALCA 38-9-2?
PROTECTION OF AGED ADULTS OR ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY. > Definitions.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Code of Alabama, pertains to the protection of aged adults or adults with a disability. It defines various terms related to the chapter, including abuse, adult in need of protective services, caregiver, department, emotional abuse, employee of a nursing home, exploitation, intentionally, interested person, misappropriation of property of a nursing home resident, neglect, neurodegenerative, nursing facility, other like incapacities, person, physical injury, protected person, protective services, recklessly, serious physical injury, and sexual abuse. The document provides definitions for each term and clarifies their meanings within the context of the chapter. It does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons 18 years of age or older who are mentally incapable of adequately caring for themselves or protecting themselves from abuse, neglect, exploitation, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse
What does it govern?
Protection of aged adults or adults with a disability
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Alabama