Missouri § 192.2425 Investigation of elder abuse — report.

Missouri Statutes

§ 192.2425 — Investigation of elder abuse — report.

Missouri § 192.2425

Title XIIPUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Ch. 192Department of Health and Senior Services

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 192.2425 (2026).

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The department of health and senior services shall investigate incidents and reports of elder abuse or neglect using the procedures established in sections 192.2400 to 192.2470 and, upon substantiation of the report of elder abuse or neglect, shall promptly report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement agency and prosecutor and shall determine whether protective services are required pursuant to sections 192.2400 to 192.2470 .  If the department is unable to substantiate whether abuse or neglect occurred due to the failure of the operator or any of the operator's agents or employees to cooperate with the investigation, the incident shall be promptly reported to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

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The department of health and senior services shall investigate incidents and reports of elder abuse or neglect using the procedures established in sections 192.2400 to 192.2470 and, upon substantiation of the report of elder abuse or neglect, shall promptly report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement agency and prosecutor and shall determine whether protective services are required pursuant to sections 192.2400 to 192.2470 . If the department is unable to substantiate whether abuse or neglect occurred due to the failure of the operator or any of the operator's agents or employees to cooperate with the investigation, the incident shall be promptly reported to appropriate law enforcement agencies.