GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

CHAPTER 19C. DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION.

Chapter 19C, Section 1. Definitions.

Chapter 19C, Section 2. Establishment of disabled persons protection commission; membership; terms; compensation; annual report.

Chapter 19C, Section 3. Powers and duties.

Chapter 19C, Section 4. Referral of abuse reports.

Chapter 19C, Section 5. Investigation, evaluation and disclosure of abuse reports; case findings and recommendations; reports of deaths.

Chapter 19C, Section 6. Protective services.

Chapter 19C, Section 7. Petitions for findings of incapacity; emergency orders; warrants.

Chapter 19C, Section 8. Abuse of disabled persons under state care; investigations and hearings.

Chapter 19C, Section 9. Completion of hearings; reports; referrals.

Chapter 19C, Section 10. Reporters of abuse; liability; privileged communications.

Chapter 19C, Section 11. Retaliation for reporting abuse.

Chapter 19C, Section 12. Scope of chapter; delay or deferral of investigation.

Chapter 19C, Section 13. Notification by caretaker agency of death of disabled person; written report.


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