Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
Title17b Social Services |
SubTitle17b-461-1_17b-461-9. Protective Services for the Elderly |
Sec.17b-461-6. Procedures on referrals
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(a) Upon receipt of a report, the Department shall initiate activities for the provision of appropriate services.
(b) If the elderly person refuses services offered by the Department the case shall be closed unless the department has reason to believe that such elderly person is incapable of managing his personal or financial affairs. In such case, the department shall provide protective services to the extent possible and may apply to probate court for the appointment of a conservator of person or estate, as appropriate.
(Effective October 2, 1991; Transferred and AmendedJune 10, 1998)