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DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 10000-18999.8›PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 11000-15771›CHAPTER 12. Protective Placements and Custody of Endangered Adults 15700-15705.40›ARTICLE 2. Definitions 15701-15701.4

§ 15701.25

California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

“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.

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

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