Purpose of Adult Protective Services Program.

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  • (1) shall investigate or cause to be investigated reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults;
  • (2) shall, where appropriate, provide short-term, limited protective services with the permission of the affected vulnerable adult or the guardian or conservator of the vulnerable adult;
  • (3) shall, subject to Section 62A-3-320, provide emergency protective services; and
  • (4) may make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and develop procedures and policies relating to:
    • (a) reporting and investigating incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; and
    • (b) providing protective services to the extent that funds are appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose.




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