Vulnerable Adult

Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult Injunction

“Vulnerable Adult” means a person 18 years of age or older whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living or to provide for his or her own care or protection is impaired due to a mental, emotional, sensory, long-term physical, or developmental disability or dysfunction, or brain damage or the infirmities of aging. The vulnerable adult in imminent danger or being exploited; a person or organization acting on behalf of the vulnerable adult with consent of the vulnerable adult or his or her guardian; or a person who simultaneously files a petition for determinate of incapacity and appointment of an emergency temporary guardian with respect to the vulnerable adult. 

Who May File:

• The vulnerable adult; 
• The guardian of a vulnerable adult; 
• A person or organization acting on behalf of the vulnerable adult with the consent of the vulnerable adult or his or her guardian; or 
• A person who simultaneously files a petition for determination of incapacity and appointment of an emergency temporary guardian with respect to the vulnerable adult;
•  An agent under a valid durable power of attorney with the authority specifically granted in the power of attorney, may file a petition on behalf of the vulnerable adult; 

Because you are making a request to the Court, you are called the petitioner. The person whom you are asking the Court to protect you from is called the respondent. 

Fee

There is no filing fee.

 Vulnerable Adult Packets are available in the Injunction Office of the Citrus County Courthouse