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31 Del. C. § 3901. Legislative intent.
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§ 3901. Legislative intent. The General Assembly recognizes that many adult citizens of this State are subject to psychological or physical injury or exploitation because of physical or mental disability, impairment, illness or condition, or other causes which render them incapab…
31 Del. C. § 3902. Definitions.
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§ 3902. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Abuse” means any of the following: a. Physical abuse by unnecessarily inflicting pain or injury on an adult who is impaired or an adult who is incapacitated. b. A pattern of emotional abuse of an adult who is impaired or an adult…
31 Del. C. § 3903. Establishment of protective services system.
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§ 3903. Establishment of protective services system. (a) The Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of the adult protective services program. (b) The Department shall provide protective services according to the regulations promulgated by the Secretary…
31 Del. C. § 3904. Provision of protective services; costs.
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§ 3904. Provision of protective services; costs. (a), (b) [Repealed.] (c) Adult Protective Services shall do all of the following: (1) Inform and educate the citizens of the State on the needs of alleged victims and the services available to them. (2) Accept and process each refe…