I. "Caregiver" means any individual duly designated as a caregiver for a person who needs care assistance as a vulnerable adult. A caregiver includes, but is not limited to, a relative, paid caregiving professional, partner, friend, or neighbor who has a significant relationship with the person.II. "Department" means the department of safety.III. "Missing vulnerable adult" includes, but is not limited to, a missing adult who: (a)(1) Is 18 years or older;(2) Whose whereabouts are unknown;(3) Whose last known whereabouts at the time he or she is reported missing is in New Hampshire; and(4) Whose disappearance poses a credible threat to the safety and health of the person, as determined by a local law enforcement agency; and(b)(1) Who has a mental or cognitive disability, such as dementia;(2) Who has an intellectual or developmental disability;(3) Who has a brain injury; or(4) Who has another physical, mental, or emotional disability.
RSA 106-J:3
Repealed and reenacted by 2016, 256:5, eff. 8/9/2016.Amended by 2016, 256:4, eff. 8/9/2016.
2009, 279:3, eff. July 1, 2010. 2016, 256:5, eff. Aug. 9, 2016.