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Can you summarize KYRS 209.020?
PROTECTION OF ADULTS > Definitions for chapter.
Short Summary
This chapter of the Kentucky Revised Statutes governs the protection of adults who are unable to manage their own resources, carry out daily activities, or protect themselves from neglect, exploitation, or abusive situations without assistance. The chapter defines key terms such as ‘Secretary’ (referring to the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services), ‘Cabinet’ (referring to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services), ‘Department’ (referring to the Department for Community Based Services of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services), ‘Adult’ (referring to a person 18 years of age or older who is unable to manage their own resources, carry out daily activities, or protect themselves without assistance), ‘Protective services’ (referring to agency services undertaken for an adult in need of protective services who is being abused, neglected, or exploited), and more. The chapter also provides definitions for terms like ‘Abuse’, ‘Exploitation’, ‘Neglect’, ‘Caretaker’, ‘Deception’, ‘Investigation’, ‘Emergency’, ‘Emergency protective services’, ‘Protective placement’, ‘Court’, ‘Records’, and ‘Authorized agency’. The chapter does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
Adults who are unable to manage their own resources, carry out daily activities, or protect themselves from neglect, exploitation, or abusive situations without assistance
What does it govern?
Protection of adults
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Kentucky