Adult Protection

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Section
71-6-101

Short Title — Legislative Intent

Section
71-6-102

Part Definitions

Section
71-6-103

Rules and Regulations — Reports of Abuse or Neglect — Investigation — Providing Protective Services — Consent of Adult — Duties of Other Agencies

Section
71-6-104

Remedies — Injunctive Relief

Section
71-6-105

Reporting or Investigating Parties — Immunity From Liability — Protection From Job Discrimination

Section
71-6-106

Privilege for Confidential Communications

Section
71-6-107

Provision of Protective Services Without the Consent of the Adult

Section
71-6-108

Prohibitions

Section
71-6-109

Payment for Protective Services

Section
71-6-110

Violation of Duty to Report

Section
71-6-111

Authority and Responsibility of Department

Section
71-6-112

Funding

Section
71-6-113

Cooperation by Other Departments — Specialized Care

Section
71-6-114

Jurisdiction and Venue

Section
71-6-115

Cooperation by Law Enforcement Officials

Section
71-6-116

Motion for Review of Court Decree

Section
71-6-117

[repealed.]

Section
71-6-118

Confidentiality of Information, Reports and Proceedings — Penalties

Section
71-6-119

[repealed.]

Section
71-6-120

Right of Elderly Person or Disabled Adult to Recover for Abuse or Neglect, Sexual Abuse, Exploitation, or Theft

Section
71-6-121

Posting of Contact Information on Adult Protective Service

Section
71-6-122

Toll-Free Number for Reporting Elder Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

Section
71-6-123

Reporting False Accusations — Penalties — Investigation

Section
71-6-124

Order of Protection for Adult Who Has Been Subjected to Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation

Section
71-6-125

Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigative Team

Section
71-6-126

Elder Abuse Task Force