Indiana Code 12-10-3-10. Reports; communication; contents
(1) The adult protective services unit.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-10-3-10
- adult protective services unit: refers to the entity with whom the division contracts to carry out the duties listed in section 8 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 12-10-3-1
- endangered adult: means an individual who is:
Indiana Code 12-10-3-2
- protective services: refers to available medical, psychiatric, residential, and social services that are necessary to protect the health or safety of an endangered adult. See Indiana Code 12-10-3-5
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(3) The division by telephone on the statewide toll free telephone number established under section 12 of this chapter.
(b) A law enforcement agency that receives an endangered adult report shall immediately communicate the report to the adult protective services unit and the unit shall notify the division of the report.
(c) Reports must include as much of the following information as is known:
(1) The name, age, and address of the endangered adult.
(2) The names and addresses of family members or other persons financially responsible for the endangered adult’s care or other individuals who may be able to provide relevant information.
(3) The apparent nature and extent of the alleged neglect, battery, or exploitation and the endangered adult’s physical and mental condition.
(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the reporter and the basis of the reporter’s knowledge.
(5) The name and address of the alleged offender.
(6) Any other relevant information regarding the circumstances of the endangered adult.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-7.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.21-1996, SEC.4.