Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-8-208 - Refusal of Services by the Adult or Guardian

A. An adult may refuse adult protective services.

B. If an APS worker believes that a client in need of services is a danger to self or gravely disabled due to a mental disorder, as prescribed in A.R.S. § 36-501 or in need of a guardianship or conservatorship, the APS worker may obtain further assessment of the client's physical or mental health in order to take action to protect the client.

1. The action may include:

a. Seeking a special visitation warrant if the APS worker is denied access to a client,

b. Petitioning for appointment of a conservator or guardian, or

c. Applying for prepetition screening.

C. A guardian may refuse services on behalf of a protected person.

D. If an APS worker finds that a guardian is not acting in the best interest of a protected person, the APS worker may petition the court to review the guardianship. The petition shall include the specific reasons that the APS worker believes that the guardian is not acting in the best interest of the ward.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-8-208

R6-8-208 recodified from A.A.C. R6-5-5608 effective February 13, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Former Section R6-8-208 repealed, new Section R6-8-208 adopted effective August 21, 1996 (Supp. 96-3).