Statutes | 4 HCC § 1 Chapter VII § 30 | 2020
a. An Elder Protective Restraining Order Petition shall be filed and served pursuant to Sections 27 and 28 above.
b. After the hearing on the Petition, whether or not the respondent appears, if the judge finds reasonable cause to believe that neglect, abuse, or exploitation of an Elder has occurred, is likely to occur, or may reoccur the Court may issue a non-temporary Elder Protective Restraining Order.
c. The Court may grant the following relief in an Elder Protective Restraining Order:
(1) Grant the relief as set forth in sections 29c (1) through (3) above or
(2) Prohibit the respondent from harassing or intimidating CFS workers or other individuals employed to carry out the goals of this subsection or
(3) Prohibit the respondent from intentionally preventing a CFS Elder Protection Worker from meeting, communicating, or being in visual or audio contact with the Elder or
(4) Order any other relief deemed necessary and consistent with the purposes of this Act or any Traditional Cultural Disposition that may be consistent with and will reinforce the customs and traditions of the community.
d. If the Court issues an Elder Protective Restraining Order under this section the Court shall:
(1) Cause the non-emergency Order to be served on any of the parties who were not present (2) Make reasonable efforts to insure that the Elder Protective Restraining Order is understood by the Elder and the respondent, if present and
(3) Transmit a copy of the Elder Protective Restraining Order to any additional appropriate law enforcement agencies or other agencies designated by the Elder.
e. An Elder Protective Restraining Order issued pursuant to this section is effective according to its terms, but for not more than five (5) years.
(1) An Elder Protective Restraining Order may be renewed or rescinded by the Court prior to expiration pursuant to this chapter.