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Can you summarize NCGS 108A-101?
Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act. > Definitions.
Short Summary
This legal document, known as the Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act, falls under the North Carolina General Statutes and pertains to the protection of disabled adults who are abused, neglected, or exploited. The document defines key terms such as ‘abuse,’ ‘caretaker,’ ‘director,’ ‘disabled adult,’ ‘in need of protective services,’ ‘district court,’ ’emergency,’ ’emergency services,’ ’essential services,’ ’exploitation,’ ‘indigent,’ ’lacks the capacity to consent,’ ’neglect,’ and ‘protective services.’ It outlines the responsibilities and definitions related to these terms. The document aims to ensure that disabled adults receive essential services necessary for their mental and physical well-being, protect them from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and provide them with necessary protective services. The document also establishes the role of directors of county departments of social services and the district court in addressing cases involving disabled adults. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals responsible for the care of disabled adults, directors of county departments of social services, disabled adults in need of protective services
What does it govern?
North Carolina General Statutes >> Social Services >> Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
North Carolina