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§ 26. Purpose of Elder Protective Civil Restraining Orders.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 1 Chapter VII § 26 | 2020

a. The purpose of authorizing Elder Protective Restraining Orders is to provide Elders with a process for obtaining restraining orders independent of contacting law enforcement officers to report a crime. Individuals applying for an Elder Protective Restraining Order should be referred to law enforcement in the event that an unreported crime has been committed.

b. The purpose of authorizing emergency Elder Protective Restraining Orders to be issued without prior notice to the respondent is to insure the immediate protection of the Elder.