Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 7575

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 7575 - General

(a) AAAs and legal assistance providers shall comply with federal regulations 45 CFR 1321.51 and 1321.71, and the provisions of Chapter 4, Article 1 and this article regarding the funding and provision of legal assistance.

(b) In determining the services that will be funded, AAAs shall give priority to legal assistance related to the following areas:

(1) Income.

(2) Health care.

(3) Long-term care.

(4) Nutrition.

(5) Housing.

(6) Utilities.

(7) Protective services.

(8) Defense of guardianship or conservatorship.

(9) Abuse.

(10) Neglect.

(11) Age discrimination.

(c) The primary focus of legal assistance providers shall be the direct representation of older individuals in legal matters.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 7575

1. New article 4 (sections 7575-7579) and section filed 10-6-97; operative 11-5-97 (Register 97, No. 41).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. 3027(a)(15) and 45 CFR 1321.71.

1. New article 4 (sections 7575-7579) and section filed 10-6-97; operative 11-5-97 (Register 97, No. 41).