This post discusses new provisions under Session Law 2025-27, Part V, which take effect November 1, 2025. These changes expand the authority of magistrates and district court judges to act in emergency situations involving disabled adults.
UNC School of Government faculty review Session Law 2025-23, covering new guidelines for forming adult protection MDTs and the authority to share information during case reviews. (Recorded September 4, 2025)
This post explores state and federal laws that may require the disclosure of otherwise confidential adult protective services information. It highlights circumstances where disclosure is mandated and identifies who may have a right to access APS records.
Learn about North Carolina’s new statutory authority for Adult Protection Case Review Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs). This blog post explains the key requirements of Session Law 2025-23, highlights what it means for counties, and answers common questions.
A bulletin that explains how, with client consent, MDT members can share confidential information by creating a legally compliant multiparty release of information form.
Explore how criminal laws, social services laws, and financial privacy laws work together to protect vulnerable adults.
This post highlights key insights gathered from six training events known as the “2024 Adult Protection Multidisciplinary Team Booster Shot Series” held in regional locations across North Carolina. The post offers practical guidance for both new and established MDTs.