Cal. Welf. and Inst. Code § 15762

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.
Section 15762 - Consent to meet privately with elder or dependent adult in residence or dwelling

When an allegation of abuse of an elder or dependent adult is reported to a county designated adult protective service agency and an agency social worker has reason to believe an elder or dependent adult has suffered or is at substantial risk of abuse pursuant to Section 15630, the social worker shall attempt to obtain consent to enter and meet privately with the elder or dependent adult about whom the report was made in the residence or dwelling in which the elder or dependent adult resides without the presence of the person's caretaker, attendant, or family or household member, unless the person requests the presence of the attendant, care giver, or family member, or refuses to meet with the social worker.

Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 15762

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 946, Sec. 13. Effective 1/1/1999. Section operative 5/1/1999, pursuant to Section 15765.