County Attorney's Office: Adult Protection FAQs

Here you can reach the Adult Protection division of Human Services.

  1. When does the County Attorney’s Office become involved with adult protection matters?
  2. What is a vulnerable adult?
  3. What kind of judicial action can be taken to protect vulnerable adults?
  4. Can private individuals file their own guardianship/conservatorship petitions, without the involvement of the County Attorney’s Office?
  5. What can private citizens do to assist with the protection of vulnerable adults?
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