§ 6907. Remedial action
(a) Coordinated treatment plan. If the investigation produces evidence that the vulnerable adult has been abused, neglected, or exploited, the Commissioner shall arrange for the provision of protective services in accordance with a written coordinated treatment plan.
(b) Consent to services.
(1) Protective services shall be provided only with the consent of the vulnerable adult, his or her guardian, or through appropriate court action. If the vulnerable adult does not consent, protective services shall not be provided, unless provision of protective services is court-ordered.
(2) In the event that the vulnerable adult’s guardian is the person responsible for the abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and the guardian does not consent to the investigation or receipt of protective services, the Commissioner may petition for removal of the guardian. (Added 1985, No. 78, § 7; amended 2001, No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. June 13, 2002.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 69 - Reports of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
§ 6903. Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults
§ 6904. Nature and content of report; to whom made
§ 6908. Immunity from liability
§ 6909. Retaliatory action by employer prohibited
§ 6910. Interference by caregiver
§ 6911. Records of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§ 6912. Public education and disclosure of rights and duties; posting of notice
§ 6913. Penalties; abuse; neglect; exploitation; mandatory reporter’s failure to report
§ 6914. Access to criminal records
§ 6915. Access to financial information
§ 6932. Jurisdiction and venue
§ 6936. Emergency relief; hearings
§ 6952. Civil action for relief from financial exploitation
§ 6953. Other relief still available
§ 6961. Vermont Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Team established