Act No. 9051 — An act amending title 34 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15 expanding the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act
ACTNO.905 1 BILL NO. 36-0099 THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2025 An act amending title 34 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15 expanding the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title 34 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15 is amended as follows: (1) Insection 461 by inserting the following new subsections (d) and (e): “(d) After conducting a substantiated investigation indicating that an older or dependent adult is in imminent danger due to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or severe mental health concerns, the Department of Human Services shall immediately request assistance from the Department of Justice regarding potential legal matters. …
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