Optional reporting

22 M.R.S. § 3479, under Chapter 958-A.

22 M.R.S. § 3479

Any person may make a report to the department when that person has reasonable cause to suspect an incapacitated or dependent adult has been or is at substantial risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. [PL 2003, c. 653, §13 (AMD).]

1. Dependent.

2. Incapacitated.

3. Suspected incapacity.