Supreme Court orders creation of elder task force
Staff Report
Oct. 9, 2009
Oct. 9, 2009
The S.C. Supreme Court has issued an order mandating the creation of a task force to study elder issues in the state’s courts.
The task force will examine issues related to elder abuse, adult guardianships and conservatorship. It will then make recommendations to the Supreme Court to aid in its responses.
The task force is charged with the following:
§ Collecting data to aid in determining needs, promoting beneficial outcomes and fostering overall system accountability.
§ Fostering training and education for judges, court personnel, attorneys, court-appointed guardians, guardians ad litem, conservators, mediators, law enforcement and others on matters affecting the elderly, such as dementia, financial exploitation, physical abuse and neglect.
§ Recommending changes in court structure, laws, regulations or rules in order to protect the legal rights of the elderly, promote process fairness and facilitate the economic use of available resources.
§ Reporting the status of its work to the Supreme Court and other interested parties by July 1.
Abridged
SOURCE: The Charleston Business.Com
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