Code of Colorado Regulations
2500 - Department of Human Services
2518 - Adult Protective Services
12 CCR 2518-1 - ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Section 12 CCR 2518-1-30.810 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Universal Citation: 12 CO Code Regs 2518-1, ยง 30.810

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024

A. Per Section 26-3.1-103(2), C.R.S., the county department shall implement cooperative agreements in conjunction with its local:

1. Law enforcement agencies;

2. District Attorney;

3. Long-Term Care Ombudsman; and,

4. Community Centered Board.

B. The focus of such agreements shall be the coordination of investigations and protective services that promote the protection of at-risk adults and each agreement shall provide that each agency shall maintain the confidentiality of the information exchanged pursuant to state and federal statute.

C. The agreement with law enforcement agencies shall include, at a minimum:

1. A process outlining the role of law enforcement for receiving, assessing, referring, and responding to reports received during the county department's non-business hours, if applicable;

2. A procedure regarding sharing of reports of mistreatment between the local law enforcement agency(ies) and the county department;

3. Procedures for the provision of assistance from one agency upon the request of the other agency;

4. Procedures to coordinate investigative duties; and,

5. The beginning and ending date of the agreement, the term of which shall not exceed five years.

D. The agreements with the District Attorney, long-term care ombudsman, and Community Centered Board shall, at a minimum, include:

1. Procedures for the provision of assistance from one agency upon the request of the other agency;

2. Procedures to coordinate investigative duties; and,

3. The beginning and ending date of the agreement, the term of which shall not exceed five years.

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