Section 302 - Purpose of Adult Protective Services Program.

UT Code § 62A-3-302 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) shall investigate or cause to be investigated reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults;

(2) shall, where appropriate, provide short-term, limited protective services with the permission of the affected vulnerable adult or the guardian or conservator of the vulnerable adult;

(3) shall, subject to Section 62A-3-320, provide emergency protective services; and

(4) may make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and develop procedures and policies relating to: (a) reporting and investigating incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; and (b) providing protective services to the extent that funds are appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose.

(a) reporting and investigating incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; and

(b) providing protective services to the extent that funds are appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose.