Determination of Jurisdiction

(1) Based upon the information contained in any report received and any additional information otherwise obtained by the Commission, the Commission shall determine whether it has jurisdiction over the matter reported. (2) A jurisdictional determination shall be based upon the following factors: (a) Whether the alleged victim is a person with a disability as defined by M.G.L. c. 19C, and 118 CMR. (b) Whether the alleged abuser is a caretaker, as defined by M.G.L. c. 19C, and 118 CMR, of the alleged victim. (c) Whether it appears the acts or omissions of the alleged victim's caretaker have resulted in the alleged victim suffering serious physical injury or serious emotional injury, or both, or because of the nature of the caretaker's act or omission it is reasonable to conclude that abuse per se may have occurred.