Access by APS personnel to Documents and Information

Access by APS personnel to Documents and Information. Designated APS personnel shall have timely access to documents that will enable them to carry out the investigation of alleged maltreatment of a vulnerable person as described in §43-47-9 of the Act and for purposes of providing protection for the alleged victim. Documents may be obtained from individuals, agencies and institutions, including federal or other public benefit programs. With supervisory approval, APS personnel may utilize in-house counsel or other legal resources at the disposal of APS to obtain these documents by subpoena or other legal means.