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Can you summarize KSST 39-1430?
REPORTING ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS > Abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of certain adults; definitions.
Short Summary
This legal document, known as the Kansas Statutes, governs the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of certain adults. It applies to adults who are alleged to be unable to protect their own interests and who are harmed or threatened with harm through action or inaction by another individual or through their own action or inaction. The document provides definitions for key terms such as ‘adult,’ ‘abuse,’ ’neglect,’ and ‘financial exploitation.’ It also defines ‘in need of protective services’ and ‘protective services.’ The document further clarifies the responsibilities of caretakers and the role of law enforcement in addressing abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Notably, the document excludes persons to whom K.S.A. 39-1401 et seq., and amendments thereto, apply. However, no specific penalties are mentioned in the provided document.
Whom does it apply to?
Adults who are alleged to be unable to protect their own interests and who are harmed or threatened with harm through action or inaction by another individual or through their own action or inaction
What does it govern?
Abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of certain adults
What are exemptions?
Persons to whom K.S.A. 39-1401 et seq., and amendments thereto, apply
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned in the provided document
Jurisdiction
Kansas