---
title: "Prepare an elder-abuse referral and reporting checklist from the file"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/elder-law-and-powers-of-attorney-guardianship/prepare-an-elder-abuse-referral-and-reporting-checklist-from-the-file"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A18-T1-R13"
practice_area: "Elder Law & Powers of Attorney / Guardianship"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Prepare an elder-abuse referral and reporting checklist from the file

> From facts the lawyer has recorded, draft a referral letter and a checklist of mandatory or discretionary reporting paths in the client's jurisdiction.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/elder-law-and-powers-of-attorney-guardianship/prepare-an-elder-abuse-referral-and-reporting-checklist-from-the-file  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Elder Law & Powers of Attorney / Guardianship](https://ailawframework.com/practice/elder-law-and-powers-of-attorney-guardianship.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | From facts the lawyer has recorded, draft a referral letter and a checklist of mandatory or discretionary reporting paths in the client's jurisdiction. |
| What the lawyer must review | Decide whether to report; it is a legal and safety judgment Do not send a generated report Protect location and contact details |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording and summarising source material. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
2. Confirm instructions and personal circumstances through appropriate direct engagement. Have the responsible lawyer assess safety, capacity or vulnerability concerns and escalation.
3. Review the original source set for relevant material absent from the output, including contrary evidence, qualifications and unresolved gaps.
4. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
5. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
6. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/elder-law-and-powers-of-attorney-guardianship/prepare-an-elder-abuse-referral-and-reporting-checklist-from-the-file/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*