RSA 106-J:3 · Definitions

106-J:3 Definitions. – In this subdivision:

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I.

"Caregiver" means any individual duly designated as a caregiver for a person who needs care assistance as a vulnerable adult. A caregiver includes, but is not limited to, a relative, paid caregiving professional, partner, friend, or neighbor who has a significant relationship with the person.

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II.

"Department" means the department of safety.

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III.

"Missing vulnerable adult" includes, but is not limited to, a missing adult who: (a)(1) Is 18 years or older;

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(2)

Whose whereabouts are unknown;

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(3)

Whose last known whereabouts at the time he or she is reported missing is in New Hampshire; and

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(4)

Whose disappearance poses a credible threat to the safety and health of the person, as determined by a local law enforcement agency; and (b)(1) Who has a mental or cognitive disability, such as dementia;

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(2)

Who has an intellectual or developmental disability;

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(3)

Who has a brain injury; or

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(4)

Who has another physical, mental, or emotional disability. Source. 2009, 279:3, eff. July 1, 2010. 2016, 256:5, eff. Aug. 9, 2016.

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