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Abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect of elderly persons – Duty to report - R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 42-66-8
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Current as of June 2015
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Rhode Island requires persons to immediately report their reasonable belief that an individual aged 60 or older is the victim or abuse or neglect to the department of elderly affairs. Failure to report abuse or neglect may result in a maximum $1,000 fine. This section does not require self-reporting by victims of abuse and neglect.
Current as of June 2015
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