Refer to the MAARC Mandated Reporter Guide for information on using the web-based reporting system.

Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) Mandated Reporter Form DISCLOSURE: Prior to any disclosure refer to MN Stat. sec. 13.02 and MN Stat. sec. 626.557, Subd. 12b

Refer to the MAARC Mandated Reporter Guide for information on using the web-based reporting system.

Instructions - Do not save a copy of this form for future use. Successful submissions must be created directly from this site.
Last updated: 05/01/24

This reporting form may be unavailable occasionally for system maintenance. To meet mandated reporter duties, an oral report may be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center at 1-844-880-1574.

If you are reporting an emergency that requires immediate assistance from law enforcement, the fire department, or an ambulance, first call 911.

9-1-1 should be called before making a MAARC report when reporting abuse, which is also a suspected crime, such as physical or sexual assault, or caregiver neglect that results in injury or death, so police can protect the victim, gather evidence and talk to those involved in a timely manner.

This form is only for use by mandated reporters. Mandated reporters, designated facility reporters, law enforcement, counties, and lead investigative agencies must complete all required fields and successfully submit the report to meet a duty as a mandated reporter.

Helpful Hints




Reporter/Information Source

Vulnerable Adult (VA)

Note: If the VA's first and/or last name is not known, enter "Unknown" in the respective name field(s).

Date of birth or estimated age is required. Note: Age must be 18 or older.

    OR            Note: The social security number is requested to distinguish people from others with similar names and dates of birth. It is not required to complete the report.




   




Disabilities
At least one option under 'Disabilities' OR 'Needs Assistance' must be checked. Check all that apply.

This person may be a VA based on the following condition or need:

          

Needs Assistance
At least one option under 'Disabilities' OR 'Needs Assistance' must be checked. Check all that apply.

This person is unable to meet their own needs or requires assistance for:


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Receives Services
At least one option must be checked. Check all that apply.

This person receives services from:



   

Alleged Perpetrator (AP)



Note: If Yes, the VA's information will autofill and allow only self-neglect allegations to be available.

If the alleged perpetrator's name, DOB and gender are not known, proceed to the Perpetrator Description field.

Note: If the AP's first and/or last name is not known, enter "Unknown" in the respective name field(s).

   OR           Note: The social security number is requested to distinguish people from others with similar names and dates of birth. It is not required to complete the report.

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Allegations

Physical Abuse

Emotional or Mental Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Self Neglect

Caregiver Neglect

Financial Exploitation (fiduciary)

           

Financial Exploitation (non-fiduciary)


   

Maltreatment Allegation Detail

Maltreatment Incident Information

If the date of incident is not known or able to be estimated, select the Unknown check box.

Location of Incident
Please provide the Address, State, City, and County where it is believed the incident of suspected maltreatment occurred.
Enter Unknown if any of this information is not known.


Impact/Effects on VA

The vulnerable adult experienced or is suspected to have the following effects from the alleged maltreatment.
(At least one item from the following needs to be selected, select all that apply and provide the applicable information within that field.)

Hospitalization or medical treatment required



Worsening physical or mental health



Physical, emotional, mental or sexual injury




Weight loss, malnutrition or dehydration


Environmental hazard


Theft, loss, transfer, unauthorized expenditures, fraud or the withholding of money or property

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Lack of utilities (gas, electric, water, phone)


Housing foreclosure, eviction or condemnation


Lack of reasonable or necessary food


Lack of reasonable or necessary clothing


Fire or fire risk



Lack of necessary health care, services or supervision



VA's behavior creates a health or safety risk for the VA



Caregiver's behavior creates a health or safety risk for the VA


Other impact, harm or risk experienced by VA as a result of alleged maltreatment


Unknown effect on the VA as a result of alleged maltreatment is suspected

No effect on the VA as a result of alleged maltreatment is suspected

Additional Sources of Information and VA Support Persons

Safety

Protection

Environmental Safety

Please indicate any safety concerns regarding the current location of the vulnerable adult.

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Notification Made by Reporter

Assessment for Emergency Protection

Vulnerable Adult is/has: (At least one of the four options must be checked. Check all that apply.)

An incident of sexual assault is alleged within the past three weeks and VA has not received a sexual assault examination
Likely to be physically abused or sexually assaulted within the next 72 hours
Likely to be a victim of abuse, neglect or exploitation which will likely result in serious injury, harm or loss of health requiring medical care by a physician within the next 72 hours:
      Illness or condition with no way to obtain necessary medical care
      Physical or sexual assault
      No food or water and no way to obtain food or water
      Does not meet own needs for necessary care or supervision and there is no way to obtain necessary care
      Dependent on a caregiver who does not meet the vulnerable adult's need for necessary care or supervision
      Exposure to extreme heat, cold, or other environmental hazard
      Other  
Not aware of abuse, neglect or exploitation that is likely to result in assault, serious injury, harm or loss of health to the VA within the next 72 hours

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Final Instructions

1) Please review the information that has been entered on each screen.

      a) If the information is not correct or if more information needs to be added, please make the appropriate changes.

      b) If the information is correct, please check the disclaimer checkbox that all information is correct to the best of
          your knowledge and that the report is being made in good faith.

2) Click on Submit. If any required fields are missing, you will be prompted to make corrections in order to submit.

3) After all of the required fields have been completed, a report number and PDF of the report will be generated after submission.
    You will have the ability to print or download the submitted report for your records. Reports will not be retrievable.

4) Required notifications will be made to appropriate agencies

5) Reporter/Information Source may be contacted for further information about this report.

I affirm this report is being made in good faith and to the best of my knowledge the content is accurate.

Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center - VA - CEP Report

Thank you

Your form has been submitted to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC).

Required notifications to Law Enforcement and Emergency Protective Services will be made by MAARC. This report will be referred to the Lead Investigative Agency by MAARC. If the reporter requested information regarding the status of this report, the information will come from the Lead Investigative Agency responsible. This notification will not come from MAARC.

If you want to print or save this form in PDF format for your records, click the "Print" button below. If you want a reference number for your report, record and save the "Report ID" below.

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To meet your mandated reporter requirements, you will need to make a report by phone.

Please call the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center at 1-844-880-1574, then press 67#.

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