1. 1. Any person having reasonable cause to suspect that an eligible adult presents a likelihood of suffering serious physical harm and is in need of protective services shall report such information to the department.

2. 2. The report shall be made orally or in writing. It shall include, if known:

   1. (1) The name, age, and address of the eligible adult;
   2. (2) The name and address of any person responsible for the eligible adult's care;
   3. (3) The nature and extent of the eligible adult's condition; and
   4. (4) Other relevant information.
3. 3. Reports regarding persons determined not to be eligible adults as defined in section 192.2400 shall be referred to the appropriate state or local authorities.
4. 4. The department shall maintain a statewide toll free phone number for receipt of reports.

(L. 1980 S.B. 576 § 2, A.L. 1987 S.B. 277, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision § 192.1082)

Transferred 2014; formerly 660.255

*This section was amended by H.B. 2332, 2016, as well as both H.B. 1299 Revision and S.B. 491, 2014. Due to a delayed effective date, both versions of this section are printed.