Format:  NCSA
 
  • Message from Prosecuting Attorney
  • Is Elder Abuse Common?
  • Goals of Adult Protective Services
  • Why is Abuse Seldom Reported?
  • What is Elder Abuse?
  • A National Study of Elder Abuse
  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors
  • Abusers and Victims
  • Where to Get Help
  • Why Does it Happen?
  • Indiana Laws
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  • WWW Elder Abuse Links

  • Indiana Laws Relating to Elder Abuse and
    Adult Protective Services

    IC 12-10-3-1
    Definition - "Adult Protective Services Unit"

    IC 12-10-3-2
    Definition - "Endangered Adult"

    IC 12-10-3-3
    Definition - "Government Entity"

    IC 12-10-3-4
    Definition - "Life Threatening Emergency"

    IC 12-10-3-5
    Definition - "Protective Services"

    IC 12-10-3-6
    Definition - "Reason to Believe"

    IC 12-10-3-7
    Division to Contract with Prosecuting Attorney for Services

    IC 12-10-3-8
    APS Duty to Investigate; Duty to Provide Services

    IC 12-10-3-9
    Duty of Individuals and Institutions to Report Elder Abuse

    IC 12-10-3-10
    Duty of Law Enforcement to Communicate Reports to APS

    IC 12-10-3-11
    Immunity from Liability for Reporting Abuse in Good Faith

    IC 12-10-3-12
    Adult Abuse Hotline

    IC 12-10-3-13
    Maintenance of APS Records

    IC 12-10-3-14
    Duty of Division to Refer Elder Abuse Reports to APS

    IC 12-10-3-15
    Confidentiality of APS Reports

    IC 12-10-3-16
    Destruction of Unsubstantiated APS Reports \

    IC 12-10-3-17
    Abuse Reports on Residents of Licensed Facilities

    IC 12-10-3-18
    Referral of Emergencies from APS to Law Enforcement

    IC 12-10-3-19
    Circuit and Superior Courts have APS Jurisdiction

    IC 12-10-3-20
    Injunction for Interference with Services

    IC 12-10-3-21
    Petition for Endangered Adult to Receive Services

    IC 12-10-3-22
    Hearing on Petition; Right to Counsel for Endangered Adult

    IC 12-10-3-23
    Findings Required for Adult to Receive Services

    IC 12-10-3-24
    Order for Protective Services for Endangered Adult

    IC 12-10-3-25
    Modification or Termination of Order for Protective Services

    IC 12-10-3-26
    Review Hearing on Order Required Every 6 Months

    IC 12-10-3-27
    Injunctions to Prevent Interference or to Implement Order

    IC 12-10-3-28
    Ex Parte Emergency Order for Protective Services

    IC 12-10-3-29
    Immunity from Liability for APS Acting in Good Faith

    IC 12-10-3-30
    Division Required to Make Annual Report to Legislature

    IC 12-10-3-31
    Spiritual Treatment Exception

    IC 12-24-17-3
    Penalty for Neglect or Abuse of State Institution Patients

    IC 12-24-17-4
    Duty to Report Neglect or Abuse of State Institution Patients

    IC 12-24-17-5
    Superintendent Required to Investigate Within 24 Hours

    IC 5-2-8-1(h)
    APS Training Required for Law Enforcement Officers


  • Message from Prosecuting Attorney
  • Goals of Adult Protective Services
  • What is Elder Abuse?
  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Abusers and Victims
  • Why Does it Happen?
  • Is Elder Abuse Common?
  • Why is Abuse Seldom Reported?
  • A National Study of Elder Abuse
  • Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors
  • Where to Get Help
  • Indiana Laws
  • WWW Elder Abuse Links

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