Patrick County DSS reviews APS response timelines, capacity testing and guardianship procedures
The department explained timelines (24-hour emergency response, seven-day non-emergency target, 45-day disposition) and said workers use SLUMS/MOCA screens and may seek emergency custody or petition for guardianship when necessary.
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At the March 17 meeting, Patrick County Department of Social Services outlined its response targets and legal procedures for Adult Protective Services cases. Staff said emergencies receive a 24-hour response—often involving law enforcement or rescue—and non-emergencies are handled within seven days when possible, with a 45-calendar-day target for case disposition from the report date. If services are accepted, APS cases typically remain open for up to six months for ongoing services.
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