New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-E - Former Division of Elderly and Adult Services
Chapter He-E 700 - ADULT PROTECTION SERVICES PROGRAM
Part He-E 701 - OVERVIEW
Section He-E 701.03 - Protective Reports

(a) When making a report as required by RSA 161-F:46, the reporter may make the report in person, by telephone, by letter, or electronically.

(b) A report may be made anonymously. Individuals shall be encouraged to identify themselves, but anonymous reports shall be accepted.

(c) Individuals making reports may choose to allow disclosure of the individual's identity to the alleged victim.

(d) A person wishing to make a report may contact any district office, the BEAS central office, or the APS central intake office.

(e) After business hours or during weekends or holidays, individuals making reports shall contact the police department of the applicable political subdivision, or the sheriff of the county in which the alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation occurred, in accordance with RSA 161-F:46, I.

(f) If the report does not meet the criteria for a protective investigation to be initiated pursuant to He-E 701.04, the reporter shall be provided with information regarding community resources.

(g) As soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours following receipt of a protective report, BEAS shall initiate a protective investigation.

(h) In cases of imminent danger, BEAS shall immediately initiate a protective investigation of the allegations detailed in the report and approve the authorization of protective services if necessary to protect the alleged victim.

(i) If the alleged victim has a guardian, BEAS shall contact the guardian to inform the guardian that a protective report has been received, and request a copy of the guardianship order.

(j) If the alleged perpetrator is the guardian of the alleged victim, BEAS shall:

(k) If the intake contains information that the alleged victim has suffered serious bodily injury that is known or suspected to result from abuse, neglect, or exploitation, or if there is reason to believe that a crime has been committed, BEAS shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and the department of justice within 72 hours or as soon as the protective investigation has begun.

(l) Upon taking a protective report, BEAS shall notify the agencies listed in He-E 701.11(a)(3)-(5) as appropriate.