10.1.7.060 ORDER OF PROTECTION

Any person may request the Court to issue an Order of Protection if the person reasonably believes that Elder Abuse or Exploitation has occurred.

A. A petition for relief under this section may be made by any person on behalf of himself/herself or on behalf of an Elder;

B. A petition for relief shall allege the existence of Elder Abuse and/or Exploitation and shall be accompanied by an affidavit made under oath stating the specific facts and circumstances from which relief is sought;

C. A petition for relief may be made regardless of whether or not there is a pending lawsuit, complaint, petition, or other action between the parties;

D. An Adult Care Services Worker may provide clerical assistance to the Elder with the preparation and filing of a petition for relief under this section; provided, that the Adult Care Services Worker shall inform the Elder or the person designated as the Caretaker of the Elder by the Court of the need to consult with an attorney to determine the Elder's legal rights.