are there law to protect the elderly and disabled?
Asked on 4/03/12, 11:10 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Clarke
David C. Clarke, Attorney at Law
Yes. ORS Title 13, Chapters 124 and 125 deal with Abuse Prevention and Reporting; Civil Action for Abuse; and Protective Proceedings. See also the federal Elder Justice Act of 2009 which was enacted in March 2010 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590; P.L. 111-148).
Answered on 4/03/12, 12:23 pm
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