General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE II. EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH |
CHAPTER 19C. DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION |
SECTION 1. Definitions |
SECTION 2. Establishment of disabled persons protection commission; membership; terms; compensation; annual report |
SECTION 3. Powers and duties |
SECTION 4. Referral of abuse reports |
SECTION 5. Investigation, evaluation and disclosure of abuse reports; case findings and recommendations; reports of deaths |
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 |
SECTION 14. Reporting of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect |