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NY S05471
Bill
Status
5/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
George Maziarz
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law Section 473-c to require social services officials who are refused access to a person to assess with a supervisor whether applying for a court order is appropriate
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Mandates the assessment be completed within 24 hours after the investigating official is refused access
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Requires documentation in the investigation file of the determination regarding whether to apply for a court order and the reasons for that decision
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Applies to cases where officials have reasonable cause to believe a person may need protective services for adults
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to an order to gain access to persons believed to be in need of protective services for adults; requires official to document factors considered to determine whether or not to apply for an order to gain access.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A5458A
6/15/2011