Orange County NC Website
13 <br /> Adult Protective Services in North Carolina: Services Needed <br /> • If the need for protection is substantiated, the adult's capacity is then <br /> determined for service provision. <br /> • If the adult understands their need for protection, they must consent to <br /> receive protective services. The adult may also choose to refuse protective <br /> services. <br /> • If it is determined that an adult does not have capacity to understand their <br /> need for protection, further actions (such as petitioning the court for an Adult <br /> Protective Services order or Guardianship) is required. <br /> . . • <br /> om <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> DEPARTMENT OF <br /> SOCIAL.SERVICES <br />