12 Colo. Code Regs. § 2518-1-30.810

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Section 12 CCR 2518-1-30.810 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

A. Per Section 26-3.1-103(2), C.R.S., the county department shall implement cooperative agreements in conjunction with its local:

1. Law enforcement agencies;

2. District Attorney;

3. Long-Term Care Ombudsman; and,

4. Community Centered Board.

B. The focus of such agreements shall be the coordination of investigations and protective services that promote the protection of at-risk adults and each agreement shall provide that each agency shall maintain the confidentiality of the information exchanged pursuant to state and federal statute.

C. The agreement with law enforcement agencies shall include, at a minimum:

1. A process outlining the role of law enforcement for receiving, assessing, referring, and responding to reports received during the county department's non-business hours, if applicable;

2. A procedure regarding sharing of reports of mistreatment between the local law enforcement agency(ies) and the county department;

3. Procedures for the provision of assistance from one agency upon the request of the other agency;

4. Procedures to coordinate investigative duties; and,

5. The beginning and ending date of the agreement, the term of which shall not exceed five years.

D. The agreements with the District Attorney, long-term care ombudsman, and Community Centered Board shall, at a minimum, include:

1. Procedures for the provision of assistance from one agency upon the request of the other agency;

2. Procedures to coordinate investigative duties; and,

3. The beginning and ending date of the agreement, the term of which shall not exceed five years.

12 CCR 2518-1-30.810

37 CR 15, August 10, 2014, effective 9/1/2014

40 CR 01, January 10, 2017, effective 2/1/2017

41 CR 05, March 10, 2018, effective 4/1/2018

41 CR 09, May 10, 2018, effective 6/1/2018

41 CR 13, July 10, 2018, effective 7/30/2018

42 CR 17, September 10, 2019, effective 10/1/2019

42 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 12/30/2019

43 CR 13, July 10, 2020, effective 8/1/2020

43 CR 21, November 10, 2020, effective 11/30/2020

44 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 6/30/2021

45 CR 03, February 10, 2022, effective 3/2/2022

45 CR 19, October 10, 2022, effective 11/1/2022