CLEE Mandated Reporting 2

Question 1

Under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA), which professionals are mandated reporters for elder abuse in California?

Accepted Answer

Licensed mental health professionals, care custodians, and other specified persons

Answer

California Welfare and Institutions Code §15630 designates mental health professionals and other specified custodians as mandated reporters for elder and dependent adult abuse.

Question 2

Which of the following is a reportable form of elder abuse under California law?

Accepted Answer

Financial abuse, including theft or misuse of an elder's funds

Answer

Financial abuse — including theft, fraud, or misuse of an elder's property or funds — is explicitly reportable under EADACPA.

Question 3

When reporting elder abuse in California, the initial report must be made to:

Accepted Answer

Adult Protective Services or local law enforcement

Answer

Reports of elder or dependent adult abuse must be made to Adult Protective Services (APS) or, in facilities, the appropriate licensing agency and law enforcement.

Question 4

What is the standard of proof required for a mandated reporter to file an elder abuse report?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

Like child abuse, the standard for reporting elder abuse is reasonable suspicion — certainty is not required before making a report.

Question 5

A therapist has a patient who is a 'dependent adult' under California law. This means the patient:

Accepted Answer

Is between ages 18–64 with a physical or mental limitation that restricts their activities

Answer

California Welfare and Institutions Code §15610.23 defines a dependent adult as a person aged 18–64 whose physical or mental limitation restricts their ability to carry out normal activities.

CLEE - California Law and Ethics Exam Practice Test

CLEE - California Law and Ethics Exam Practice Test

CLEE Mandated Reporting 2