1. (1) Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates allegations of abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
2. (2) APS does not provide direct support or personal care services but may refer individuals to state and local providers offering services aimed at reducing risk and addressing concerns related to adult maltreatment.

Authorizing statute(s): 52-3-205, 52-3-802, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 52-3-205, 52-3-804, MCA

History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 206, Eff. 2/25/79; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 657; AMD, 2019 MAR p. 344, Eff. 3/30/19; AMD, Notice No. 2025-168, Eff. 5/10/25.