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NC Gen Stat § 108A-88 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 5 - Financing of Programs of Public Assistance and Social Services.|§ 108A-88 - Determination of State and county financial participation.

 108A-88. Determination of State and county financial participation.Before February 15 of each year, the Secretary shall notify the county board of commissioners, the county manager, the director of social services, and the director of public health of each county of the amount of State and federal moneys estimated to be available, as best can be determined, to that county for programs of public assistance, social services, public health, and related administrative costs, as well as the percentage of county participation expected to be required for the budget for the succeeding fiscal year. In odd-numbered years, in making such notification, the Secretary shall notify the counties of any changes in funding levels, formulas, or programs relating to public assistance and public health proposed by the Governor to the General Assembly in the proposed budget and budget report submitted under the State Budget Act. Counties shall be notified of additional changes in the proposed budget of the Governor that are made by the General Assembly or the United States Congress subsequent to the February 15 estimates.(1937, c. 288, ss. 9, 21, 39, 51; 1943, c. 505, s. 8; 1969, c.546, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; c. 1418, s. 1; 1977, c. 1089,s. 1; 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1219, s. 21; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1198; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 2001-424, s. 21.16; 2006-203, s. 26.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-89 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 5 - Financing of Programs of Public Assistance and Social Services.|§ 108A-89 - State Public Assistance Contingency Loan Program.

 108A-89. State Public Assistance Contingency Loan Program.(a) The Department is authorized and empowered to establish a program known as the "State Public Assistance Contingency Loan Program." The purpose of this program shall be to make loans available to counties whose actual expenditures, excluding related administrative costs, exceed the estimates for public assistance programs only provided by the Department under G.S. 108A-88.(b) Loans shall be made to the counties at any time during the fiscal year by the Department, when satisfied of the county's need for such loan under this Article.(c) A loan provided under this section shall be used by a county only to pay the county share of public assistance costs that exceeds the estimate provided by the Department under G.S. 108A-88 in order to sustain an adequate program of public assistance in that county.(d) Any amount borrowed by a county from the "State Public Assistance Contingency Fund" during one fiscal year shall be repaid to said fund within the next two fiscal years. (1973, c. 1418, s. 2; 1977, c. 1089, s. 2; 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1219, s. 22; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-90 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 5 - Financing of Programs of Public Assistance and Social Services.|§ 108A-90 - Counties to levy taxes.

 108A-90. Counties to levy taxes.(a) Whenever the Secretary or his representative assigns a portion of the nonfederal share of public assistance expenses to the counties under the rules and regulations of the Social Services Commission or the Department, the board of commissioners of each county shall levy and collect the taxes required to meet the county's share of such expenses.(b) The board of county commissioners may combine any or all of the separate special taxes for each program of public assistance and for the related administrative costs of such programs in place of levying separate special taxes for each item. This consolidated tax shall be sufficient, when combined with other funds available for use for public assistance expenses from any other source of county income and revenue (including borrowing in anticipation of collection of taxes), to meet the financial requirements of public assistance programs, and the related administrative costs of each program. The appropriations and expenditures for each of the several programs and for related administrative costs shall be separately stated and accounted for. (1937, c. 288, ss. 9, 39; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1971, c. 780, s. 35; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; c. 1418, s. 4; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-91 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 5 - Financing of Programs of Public Assistance and Social Services.|§ 108A-91 - Appropriations not to revert.

 108A-91. Appropriations not to revert.County appropriations for public assistance expenses or related administrative costs shall not lapse or revert, and the unexpended balances may be considered in making further public assistance or administrative appropriations. At any time during the fiscal year, any county may transfer county funds from one public assistance program to another and between programs of public assistance and administration if such action appears to be both necessary and feasible, provided the county secures the approval of the Secretary or his representative. (1953, c. 891; 1967, c. 554; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; c. 1418, s. 5; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-93 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 5 - Financing of Programs of Public Assistance and Social Services.|§ 108A-93 - Withholding of State moneys from counties failing to pay public assistance costs.

 108A-93. Withholding of State moneys from counties failing to pay public assistance costs.The Director of the Budget may withhold from any county that does not pay its full share of public assistance costs to the State and has not obtained a loan for repayment under G.S. 108A-89, any State moneys appropriated from the General Fund for public assistance and related administrative costs, or may direct the Secretary of Revenue and State Controller to withhold any tax owed to a county under G.S. 105-113.82, Subchapter VIII of Chapter 105 of the General Statutes, or Chapter 1096 of the Session Laws of 1967. The Director of the Budget shall notify the chair of the board of county commissioners of the proposed action prior to the withholding of funds. (1981, c. 859, s. 16; 1985, c. 114, s. 13; 1995, c. 41, s. 9.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-99 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-99 - Short title.

 108A-99. Short title.This Article may be cited as the "Protection of the Abused, Neglected, or Exploited Disabled Adult Act." (1973, c. 1378; s. 1; 1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-100 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-100 - Legislative intent and purpose.

 108A-100. Legislative intent and purpose.Determined to protect the increasing number of disabled adults in North Carolina who are abused, neglected, or exploited, the General Assembly enacts this Article to provide protective services for such persons. (1973, c. 1378, s. 1; 1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-102 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-102 - Duty to report; content of report; immunity.

 108A-102. Duty to report; content of report; immunity.(a) Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a disabled adult is in need of protective services shall report such information to the director.(b) The report may be made orally or in writing. The report shall include the name and address of the disabled adult; the name and address of the disabled adult's caretaker; the age of the disabled adult; the nature and extent of the disabled adult's injury or condition resulting from abuse or neglect; and other pertinent information.(c) Anyone who makes a report pursuant to this statute, who testifies in any judicial proceeding arising from the report, or who participates in a required evaluation shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability on account of such report or testimony or participation, unless such person acted in bad faith or with a malicious purpose. (1973, c. 1378, s. 1; 1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-103 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-103 - Duty of director upon receiving report.

 108A-103. Duty of director upon receiving report.(a) Any director receiving a report that a disabled adult is in need of protective services shall make a prompt and thorough evaluation to determine whether the disabled adult is in need of protective services and what services are needed. The evaluation shall include a visit to the person and consultation with others having knowledge of the facts of the particular case. When necessary for a complete evaluation of the report, the director shall have the authority to review and copy any and all records, or any part of such records, related to the care and treatment of the disabled adult that have been maintained by any individual, facility or agency acting as a caretaker for the disabled adult. This shall include but not be limited to records maintained by facilities licensed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Use of information so obtained shall be subject to and governed by the provisions of G.S. 108A-80 and Article 3 of Chapter 122C of the General Statutes. The director shall have the authority to conduct an interview with the disabled adult with no other persons present. After completing the evaluation the director shall make a written report of the case indicating whether he believes protective services are needed and shall notify the individual making the report of his determination as to whether the disabled adult needs protective services.(b) The staff and physicians of local health departments, area mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse authorities, and other public or private agencies shall cooperate fully with the director in the performance of his duties. These duties include immediate accessible evaluations and in-home evaluations where the director deems this necessary.(c) The director may contract with an agency or private physician for the purpose of providing immediate accessible medical evaluations in the location that the director deems most appropriate.(d) The director shall initiate the evaluation described in subsection (a) of this section as follows:(1) Immediately upon receipt of the complaint if the complaint alleges a danger of death in an emergency as defined in G.S. 108A-101(g).(2) Within 24 hours if the complaint alleges danger of irreparable harm in an emergency as defined by G.S. 108A-101(g).(3) Within 72 hours if the complaint does not allege danger of death or irreparable harm in an emergency as defined by G.S. 108A-101(g).(4) Repealed by Session Laws 2000, c. 131, s. 1.The evaluation shall be completed within 30 days for allegations of abuse or neglect and within 45 days for allegations of exploitation. (1973, c. 1378, s. 1; 1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 35; c. 658, s. 1; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 863, s. 6; 1991, c. 636, s. 19(c); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1999-334, s. 1.10; 2000-131, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-104 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-104 - Provision of protective services with the consent of the person; withdrawal of consent; caretaker refusal.

 108A-104. Provision of protective services with the consent of the person; withdrawal of consent; caretaker refusal.(a) If the director determines that a disabled adult is in need of protective services, he shall immediately provide or arrange for the provision of protective services, provided that the disabled adult consents.(b) When a caretaker of a disabled adult who consents to the receipt of protective services refuses to allow the provision of such services to the disabled adult, the director may petition the district court for an order enjoining the caretaker from interfering with the provision of protective services to the disabled adult. The petition must allege specific facts sufficient to show that the disabled adult is in need of protective services and consents to the receipt of protective services and that the caretaker refuses to allow the provision of such services. If the judge finds by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that the disabled adult is in need of protective services and consents to the receipt of protective services and that the caretaker refuses to allow the provision of such services, he may issue an order enjoining the caretaker from interfering with the provision of protective services to the disabled adult.(c) If a disabled adult does not consent to the receipt of protective services, or if he withdraws his consent, the services shall not be provided. (1973, c. 1378, s. 1; 1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-105 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-105 - Provision of protective services to disabled adults who lack the capacity to consent; hearing, findings, etc.

  108A-105. Provision of protective services to disabled adults who lack the capacity to consent; hearing, findings, etc.(a) If the director reasonably determines that a disabled adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited and lacks capacity to consent to protective services, then the director may petition the district court for an order authorizing the provision of protective services. The petition must allege specific facts sufficient to show that the disabled adult is in need of protective services and lacks capacity to consent to them.(b) The court shall set the case for hearing within 14 days after the filing of the petition. The disabled adult must receive at least five days' notice of the hearing. He has the right to be present and represented by counsel at the hearing. If the person, in the determination of the judge, lacks the capacity to waive the right to counsel, then a guardian ad litem shall be appointed pursuant to G.S. 1A-1, Rule 17, and rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services. If the person is indigent, the cost of representation shall be borne by the State.(c) If, at the hearing, the judge finds by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that the disabled adult is in need of protective services and lacks capacity to consent to protective services, he may issue an order authorizing the provision of protective services. This order may include the designation of an individual or organization to be responsible for the performing or obtaining of essential services on behalf of the disabled adult or otherwise consenting to protective services in his behalf. Within 60 days from the appointment of such an individual or organization, the court will conduct a review to determine if a petition should be initiated in accordance with Chapter 35A; for good cause shown, the court may extend the 60 day period for an additional 60 days, at the end of which it shall conduct a review to determine if a petition should be initiated in accordance with Chapter 35A. No disabled adult may be committed to a mental health facility under this Article.(d) A determination by the court that a person lacks the capacity to consent to protective services under the provisions of this Chapter shall in no way affect incompetency proceedings as set forth in Chapters 33, 35 or 122 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, or any other proceedings, and incompetency proceedings as set forth in Chapters 33, 35, or 122 shall have no conclusive effect upon the question of capacity to consent to protective services as set forth in this Chapter. (1973, c. 1378, s. 1; 1975, c. 797; 1977, c. 725, s. 3, 1979, c. 1044, s. 5; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1985, c. 658, s. 2; 1987, c. 550, s. 25; 2000-144, s. 36.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-107 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-107 - Motion in the cause.

 108A-107. Motion in the cause.Notwithstanding any finding by the court of lack of capacity of the disabled adult to consent, the disabled adult or the individual or organization designated to be responsible for the disabled adult shall have the right to bring a motion in the cause for review of any order issued pursuant to this Article. (1973, c. 1378, s. 1; 1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-108 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-108 - Payment for essential services.

 108A-108. Payment for essential services.At the time the director, in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 108A-103 makes an evaluation of the case reported, then it shall be determined, according to regulations set by the Social Services Commission, whether the individual is financially capable of paying for the essential services. If he is, he shall make reimbursement for the costs of providing the needed essential services. If it is determined that he is not financially capable of paying for such essential services, they shall be provided at no cost to the recipient of the services. (1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-109 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-109 - Reporting abuse.

 108A-109. Reporting abuse.Upon finding evidence indicating that a person has abused, neglected, or exploited a disabled adult, the director shall notify the district attorney. (1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-110 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-110 - Funding of protective services.

 108A-110. Funding of protective services.Any funds appropriated by counties for home health care, boarding home, nursing home, emergency assistance, medical or psychiatric evaluations, and other protective services and for the development and improvement of a system of protective services, including additional staff, may be matched by State and federal funds. Such funds shall be utilized by the county department of social services for the benefit of disabled adults in need of protective services. (1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-111 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6 - Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act.|§ 108A-111 - Adoption of standards.

 108A-111. Adoption of standards.The Department and the administrative office of the court shall adopt standards and other procedures and guidelines with forms to insure the effective implementation of the provisions of this Article. (1975, c. 797; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-112 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6A - Protection of Disabled and Older Adults From Financial Exploitation.|§ 108A-112 - Legislative intent and purpose.

 108A-112. Legislative intent and purpose.Determined to fight the growing problem of fraud and financial exploitation targeting disabled and older adults in North Carolina, the General Assembly enacts this Article to facilitate the collection of records needed to investigate and prosecute such incidents.  (2013-337, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-113 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6A - Protection of Disabled and Older Adults From Financial Exploitation.|§ 108A-113 - Definitions.

 108A-113. Definitions.As used in this Article, the following definitions apply:(1) Customer. - A person who is a present or former holder of an account with a financial institution.(2) Disabled adult. - An individual 18 years of age or older or a lawfully emancipated minor who is present in the State of North Carolina and who is physically or mentally incapacitated as defined in G.S. 108A-101(d).(3) Financial exploitation. - The illegal or improper use of a disabled adult's or older adult's financial resources for another's profit or pecuniary advantage.(4) Financial institution. - A banking corporation, trust company, savings and loan association, credit union, or other entity principally engaged in lending money or receiving or soliciting money on deposit.(5) Financial record. - An original of, a copy of, or information derived from a record held by a financial institution pertaining to a customer's relationship with the financial institution and identified with or identifiable with the customer.(6) Investigating entity. - A law enforcement agency investigating alleged financial exploitation of a disabled adult or an older adult, or a county department of social services investigating alleged financial exploitation of a disabled adult.(7) Law enforcement agency. - Any duly accredited State or local government agency possessing authority to enforce the criminal statutes of North Carolina.(8) Older adult. - An individual 65 years of age or older.(9) Promptly. - As soon as practicable, with reasonable allowance to be made for the time required to retrieve older data or records that are not readily or immediately retrievable due to their current storage media.  (2013-337, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 108A-114 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 108A - Social Services|Article 6A - Protection of Disabled and Older Adults From Financial Exploitation.|§ 108A-114 - Financial institutions encouraged to offer disabled adult and older adult customers the opportunity to submit a list of trusted persons to be contacted in case of financial exploitation.

 108A-114. Financial institutions encouraged to offer disabled adult and older adult customers the opportunity to submit a list of trusted persons to be contacted in case of financial exploitation.All financial institutions are encouraged, but not required, to offer to disabled adult and older adult customers the opportunity to submit, and periodically update, a list of persons that the disabled adult or older adult customer would like the financial institution to contact in case of suspected financial exploitation of the disabled adult or older adult customer. No financial institution, or officer or employee thereof, who acts in good faith in offering to its customer the opportunity to submit and update a list of such contact persons may be held liable in any action for doing so.  (2013-337, s. 4.)