24-7D-14: Supported decision-making program; created; program duties.

A. The "supported decision-making program" is created within the office of guardianship in the developmental disabilities council.

B. The supported decision-making program may:

(1) provide information to adults interested in entering into supported decision-making agreements;

(2) facilitate adults in forming, executing and terminating supported decision-making agreements;

(3) monitor supported decision-making agreements to determine if the agreement meets statutory requirements;

(4) provide resources and assistance for a decision-maker who believes a supporter is acting outside the scope of the supported decision-making agreement; and

(5) provide resources to any individual who is seeking information on reporting suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of the decision-maker.