Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15701.25 · Article 2. Definitions

Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15701.25

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“Endangered adult” means a dependent or elder adult who is at immediate risk of serious injury or death, due to suspected abuse or neglect and who demonstrates the inability to take action to protect himself or herself from the consequences of remaining in that situation or condition.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 913, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&sectionNum=15701.25.
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