209A.110 Report by professional to law enforcement concerning belief that client's

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or patient's death is related to domestic violence and abuse or dating violence

and abuse.

(a)A professional shall report to a law enforcement officer his or her belief that

the death of a victim with whom he or she has had a professional interaction is

related to domestic violence and abuse or dating violence and abuse.

(b)Following a report to a local law enforcement officer, the local law

enforcement officer shall indicate a report was made by a professional on the

JC-3 or equivalent form.

(2)Nothing in this chapter shall relieve a professional of the duty pursuant to KRS

620.030 to report any known or suspected abuse, neglect, or dependency of a child.

(3)Nothing in this chapter shall relieve a professional of the duty pursuant to KRS

209.030 to report to the cabinet any known or suspected abuse, neglect, or

exploitation of a person eighteen

(18)years of age or older who because of mental

or physical dysfunction is unable to manage his or her own resources, carry out the

activity of daily living, or protect himself or herself from neglect, exploitation, or a

hazardous or abusive situation without assistance from others.