Section 6. The commission, acting through state agencies within the executive office of human services designated by the commission, for the purpose of furnishing protective services, the general counsel acting through state agencies within the executive office of health and human services designated by the secretary of health and human services for the purpose of furnishing protective services, the department of mental health and the department of public health shall, as necessary to prevent further abuse in cases investigated by said commission, counsel or department:—
(1) furnish protective services to a disabled person either with his consent or with the consent of his current guardian;
(2) petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of an emergency order for protective services as provided in section seven; or
(3) furnish protective services to a disabled person on an emergency basis as provided in section seven.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 19c - Disabled Persons Protection Commission
Section 4 - Referral of Abuse Reports
Section 6 - Protective Services
Section 7 - Petitions for Findings of Incapacity; Emergency Orders; Warrants
Section 8 - Abuse of Disabled Persons Under State Care; Investigations and Hearings
Section 9 - Completion of Hearings; Reports; Referrals
Section 10 - Reporters of Abuse; Liability; Privileged Communications
Section 11 - Retaliation for Reporting Abuse
Section 12 - Scope of Chapter; Delay or Deferral of Investigation
Section 13 - Notification by Caretaker Agency of Death of Disabled Person; Written Report