The American Bar Association has developed detailed charts on state elder abuse reporting requirements in APS statutes. The charts are current as of December 31, 2006. An extensive explanation of the charts provides guidance and caveats related to the use of the charts.
Judges and court employees should be knowledgeable about their state's reporting requirements. If court personnel are mandated reporters, the court should institute protocols for timely reporting to the proper agencies. Whether or not the court has statutory reporting obligations, the court should establish and nurture a good working relationship with the local adult protective services agency to promote legal and proper responses to suspected elder abuse.