§ 35-20-116 — 35-20-103. Reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, intimidation or abandonment of vulnerable adult; reports maintained in central registry

Wyoming § 35-20-116

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 35: Public Health and Safety
• Ch. 20: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

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(a) Any person or agency who knows or has reasonable cause
to believe that a vulnerable adult is being or has been abused,
neglected, exploited, intimidated or abandoned or is committing
self neglect shall report the information immediately to a law
enforcement agency or the department. Anyone who in good faith
makes a report pursuant to this section is immune from civil
liability for making the report.
(b) The report may be made orally or in writing. The
report shall provide to law enforcement or the department the
following, to the extent available:
(i) The name, age and address of the vulnerable
adult;
(ii) The name and address of any person responsible
for the vulnerable adult's care;
(iii) The nature and extent of the vulnerable adult's
condition;
(iv) The basis of the reporter's knowledge;
(v) The names and conditions of the other residents,
if the vulnerable adult resides in a facility with other
vulnerable adults;
(vi) An evaluation of the persons responsible for the
care of the residents, if the vulnerable adult resides in a
facility with other vulnerable adults;
(vii) The adequacy of the facility environment;
(viii) Any evidence of previous injuries;
(ix) Any collaborative information; and
(x) Any other relevant information.
(c) After receipt of a report that a vulnerable adult is
suspected of being or has been abused, neglected, exploited,
intimidated or abandoned or is committing self neglect, the
department shall notify law enforcement and may request
assistance from appropriate health or mental health agencies.
(d) If law enforcement receives a report that a vulnerable
adult is suspected of being or has been abused, neglected,
exploited, intimidated or abandoned, or is committing self
neglect, law enforcement shall notify the department concerning
the potential need of the vulnerable adult for protective
services.
(e) Any report or notification to the department that a
vulnerable adult is, or is suspected of being, abused,
neglected, exploited, intimidated or abandoned, or is committing
self neglect, shall be investigated, a determination shall be
made whether protective services are necessary and, whether an
individual instruction exists under W.S. 35-22-401 through