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209.100 Emergency protective services. (1) If an adult lacks the capacity to consent to receive protective services in an emergency, these services may be ordered by a court on an emergency basis through <br>an order pursuant to KRS 209.110, provided that: <br>(a) The adult is in a state of abuse or neglect and an emergency exists; <br>(b) The adult is in need of protective services; <br>(c) The adult lacks the capacity to consent and refuses to consent to such services; and (d) No person authorized by law or court order to give consent for the adult is available to consent to emergency protective services or such person refuses to <br>give consent. (2) In ordering emergency protective services, the court shall authorize only that intervention which it finds to be the least restrictive of the individual's liberty and <br>rights while consistent with his welfare and safety. Effective: July 15, 1998 <br>History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 370, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 372, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1980.