Code of Massachusetts Regulations
118 CMR - DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION
Title 118 CMR 4.00 - Screening Of Reports And Referrals To Other Agencies
Section 4.07 - Reports Involving Suspected Criminal Activity
Universal Citation: 118 MA Code of Regs 118.4
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Upon the receipt of a report that indicates to the Commission that there is reasonable cause to believe that a person with a disability is the victim of criminal activity, the Commission shall:
(1) Review and screen the report;
(2) Refer the matter to the Special Investigations Unit assigned to the Commission for further evaluation, investigation and/or referral, including:
(a)
Referring the matter to the Attorney General or to the District Attorney for
the county in which the criminal activity allegedly occurred in cases involving
sexual abuse; assault or battery; or where it is indicated the person with a
disability has suffered brain injury, loss or substantial impairment of a
bodily function or organ, substantial disfigurement, or a serious bodily injury
as a result of a pattern of repetitive actions or inactions by a caretaker; and
(b) Referring, as it may determine,
any report indicating criminal activity to the Attorney General or to the
District Attorney for the county or the local police department in the
municipality in which the criminal activity allegedly occurred.
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