Who must report abuse, neglect, exploitation, and extortion?
The Adult Protective Services Law, Louisiana R.S. 14:403.2, requires that all Louisiana citizens report suspected cases of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and extortion of adults with disabilities. The law grants immunity to any citizen who reports in good faith and who cooperates in an investigation by the protective service agency. The law also provides for criminal penalties for persons who know of incidents and fail to report or who knowingly make false reports.
