12 Colo. Code Regs. § 2510-1-10.419.3
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 12 CCR 2510-1-10.419.3 - Provider Responsibilities and Requirements [Rev. eff. 12/1/10]A. The Legal Assistance (LA) Program providers shall provide legal assistance to older adults in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations, State Unit on Aging policy and procedure, and rules of professional conduct.B. The LA provider shall decline to provide legal services under the LA Program for otherwise eligible older adults when: 1. The case is fee-generating;2. Funding has been expended, unless prior written approval is received from the AAA to provide additional legal assistance;3. The issue is outside the types of cases to be provided, based on the funding agreement with the AAA;4. The complexity of the case may require a referral to an attorney with a different type of specialization and/or expertise; or,5. A potential or actual conflict of interest exists.C. LA providers shall only represent adults who are age sixty or older except when, due to a lack of capacity, it is necessary to promote the interest of the older adult by representing a family member.D. LA providers shall maintain client confidentiality, including the identity of individual clients, and otherwise comply with rules of professional conduct.39 CR 01, January 10, 2016, effective 2/1/2016