22-46-5. 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.
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