§ 12-12-1702 — Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Provide a system for the reporting of known or suspected adult and long-term care facility resident maltreatment; (2) Ensure the screening, safety assessment, and prompt investigation of reports of known or suspected adult and long-term care facility resident maltreatment; (3) Provide for a civil action, if appropriate, to protect maltreated adults and long-term care facility residents; and (4) Encourage the cooperation of state law enforcement officials, courts, and state agencies in the investigation and assessment of maltreated adults and long-term care facility residents, and prosecution of offenders.

Legislative History

Acts 2005, No. 1812, § 1; 2007, No. 283, § 6.