When does the County Attorney’s Office become involved with adult protection matters?
The County Attorney’s Office becomes involved when there has been a finding of financial exploitation, neglect and/or physical or emotional abuse of a vulnerable adult, and legal action initiated by the county is necessary to protect the vulnerable adult from further exploitation, neglect or abuse.

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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?