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Who is required by law to report adult abuse and neglect (mandatory reporters)?

Category:
Adult Abuse and Neglect
Updated:
3/6/2003

West Virginia Law identifies certain groups as mandatory reporters. This means that individuals in one of these groups, who is aware of or believes that an incapacitated adult or facility resident is being abused, neglected or is in an emergency situation, must report this to the Department of Health and Human Resources immediately. The following groups are mandatory reporters:


Mandatory reporters must report immediately to the local Department of Health and Human Resources, with a written report to follow within forty-eight (48) hours. In certain situations the report must also be filed with other parties.