§ Â 3907. Probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury.

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Delaware Code › Title 31 › Chapter 39 › Section 3907

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(a) If probable cause exists to make a peace officer believe that an individual will suffer immediate and irreparable physical injury or death if not immediately placed in a health care facility or other emergency shelter, and if that the individual is incapable of giving consent, the peace officer may transport the individual to an appropriate medical facility or emergency shelter.

(b) If a peace officer transports an individual to an appropriate medical facility or emergency shelter under subsection (a) of this section, the peace officer shall immediately or at the beginning of the next working day notify the Department of all of the following:

(1) The transport.

(2) The circumstances which necessitated the transport.

(3) Any other relevant information.

(c) Adult Protective Services shall investigate and, if involuntary protective services are needed on a continuing basis for the individual transported under subsection (a) of this section, must initiate for the provision of the services under § 3908 of this title or § 3901 of Title 12.

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