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Reports Of Abuse, Neglect, And Exploitation Of Vulnerable Adults

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Purpose

Definitions

Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults

Nature and content of report; to whom made

Mandatory reporting to and postmortem investigation of deaths by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Investigation

Remedial action

Immunity from liability

Retaliatory action by employer prohibited

Interference by caregiver

Records of abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Public education and disclosure of rights and duties; posting of notice

Penalties; abuse; neglect; exploitation; mandatory reporter's failure to report

Access to criminal records

Access to financial information

Definitions

Jurisdiction and venue

Request for relief

Notice

Findings and order

Emergency relief; hearings

Service

Procedure

Filing orders with law enforcement personnel; Department of Public Safety Protection Order Database

Enforcement

Appeals

Definitions

Civil action for relief from financial exploitation

Other relief still available

Vermont Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Team established

Powers and duties; reports

Confidentiality

Access to information and records