Investigation of report of abuse, neglect or exploitation

The person or agency that receives, pursuant to § 22-46-7 , a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elder or adult with a disability shall also forward the report to the Office of the Attorney General, if the person or agency determines that reasonable suspicion exists to support further investigation. In investigating a violation of this chapter, law enforcement agencies shall cooperate with and assist the Department of Human Services. Upon receiving a report made pursuant to this chapter, the law enforcement agency shall evaluate whether a criminal investigation is appropriate. Source: SL 1990, ch 171 , § 4; SL 2016, ch 120 , § 24; SL 2017, ch 230 (Ex. Ord. 17-1 ), § 22, eff. Apr. 13, 2017. 22-46-6. Transferred to § 34-12-51 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 344, eff. July 1, 2006.