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10 <br /> Adult Protective Services in North Carolina: Statutory Authority <br /> • Adult Protective Services is mandated by North Carolina General Statute <br /> 108A, Article 6, Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled <br /> Adult Act and Article 6A, Protection of Disabled and Older Adults From <br /> Financial Exploitation. <br /> • North Carolina General Statute 108A-102(a) requires that "any person having <br /> reasonable cause to believe that a disabled adult is in need of protective <br /> services shall report such information to the director." <br /> • Any director receiving a report that a disabled adult is in need of protective <br /> services shall make a prompt and thorough evaluation to determine whether <br /> the disabled adult is in need of protective services and what services are <br /> needed. (G.S. 108A-103(a)) <br /> 000 <br /> OMNGE COUNTY <br /> DEPARTMENT OF <br /> SOCIAL SERVICES <br />