The MAARC is the centralized statewide common entry point for mandated reports and the public to report suspected physical, sexual and emotional abuse, financial exploitation and neglect of the care, services, or supervision necessary to maintain the health, life or safety of a vulnerable adult. MAARC is operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services under the Vulnerable Adult Act, Minnesota Statutes 626.557.

Minnesota Statutes 626.5572.21 defines a vulnerable adults as any adult over age 18 living in a facility or participating in services licensed by Department of Human Services or the Minnesota Department of Health, such as  nursing home, hospital, assisted living, foster care, or other licensed services or supports, or any adult who has a condition or impairment that impacts their ability to care for themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Yes. Law enforcement professionals and delegates are mandated reporters under Minnesota Statutes 626.5572 Subd.16.

Law enforcement and other mandated reporters are required to report suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) under statute.

Phone reports can be made by calling the MAARC statewide toll-free number at 1-844-880-1574, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Law enforcement, as mandated reporters, may file a report by phone or online at mn.gov/dhs/reportadultabuse/.

MAARC is required under Minnesota Statutes 626.557 Subd. 9a to provide immediate notification to law enforcement for reports of suspected civil maltreatment of a vulnerable adult that also allege suspected criminal activity. Notification is made to the law enforcement agency based on the location where the incident occurred. Law enforcement response is based on criminal statutes and law enforcement prioritizations. Law enforcement receives MAARC notification through either secure email or directly to the agency’s data system through the Law Enforcement Data Interchange (LEDI) if the agency subscribes to LEDI. The agency notified is determined based on the location of the incident or the alleged victim.

Civil statutes reference criminal statues for abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Incidents of civil maltreatment can also contain circumstances which may also be criminal. MAARC refers the reports which may be criminal to law enforcement to make decisions on response.

Every Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) report has a civil lead investigative agency is responsible to make decisions about the civil investigation and respond for the safety and protection of vulnerable adult.

• Minnesota Department of Health, 651-201-4979 when the allegation involves a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, or home care agency. 
• Minnesota Department of Human Services Licensing; 651-431-6600 or dhs.licensingintake@state.mn.us when the allegation involves a foster care home, or other provider licensed by Department of Human Services.
• County Social Service Agency: County and Tribal Nation offices when the allegation involves a family member, friend, financial scam, PCA, or unlicensed provider or person.

Yes. Minnesota Statutes 626.557 Subd. 9b requires law enforcement agencies, county agencies and lead investigative agencies to initiate an immediate response, cooperate and share data in their respective investigations and with counties and tribal nations to support the safety of the adult who is vulnerable.

Law enforcement is to respond immediately which is defined as soon as possible, but no longer than 24 hours from initial knowledge.

Yes. MAARC refers reporters to 911 for emergencies that require immediate assistance from law enforcement, prior to making the civil maltreatment report so police can protect the victim, interview and gather evidence in a timely manner.

If you receive a MAARC notification outside of your agency's jurisdiction, please forward the report to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction.

MAARC is required by statute to accept all reports of suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult and immediately refer any reports that contain suspected criminal activity to law enforcement. These requirements allow multiple reports regarding the same incident to be made and referred to the responsible agencies.

DISCLOSURE:  Law enforcement agencies must withhold public access to data on individuals to protect the identity of individuals when access would reveal the name of a mandated reporter. Minnesota Statutes 13.82 Subd. 17(h). The identity of a reporter of suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult is protected and may not be disclosed. Minnesota Statutes 626.557 Subd. 5.

NOTE: Allegations and impacts to vulnerable adults identified in the MAARC report form are provided by mandated reporters for web reports and are selected by MAARC for phone reports based on reporter information in conjunction with MAARC policy.

Data Protection and Privacy: The identity of reporters is protected under Minnesota Statutes 626.557 Subd. 5. Data related to reports of suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult is classified as confidential according to Minnesota Statute Chapter 13 and Minnesota Statutes 626.557 Subd. 12b. Identity of reporters, vulnerable adults and caregivers in MAARC report are protected, or private.

Identity of reporters is protected and cannot be disclosed without review and order of a judge. Minnesota Statutes 13.82.17 & 626.557.12b.

Identity of vulnerable adults and caregivers is private and not public. Minnesota Statutes 13.82.10  & 13.82.11.

The LEDI (PDF) provides law enforcement across Minnesota a data interchange with the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) to receive required notifications of suspected civil vulnerable adult maltreatment which may also be criminal through the agency’s data system.

High Level Overview of the LEDI Solution Recordings

• LEDI solution provides a secure and standardized platform for exchanging data, ensuring that information is shared in a timely and efficient manner: Summary of the LEDI solution is available by watching the recording Law Enforcement Data Interchange Overview
• Familiarize yourself with the overall solution designed by Minnesota IT Services  and onboarding requirements by watching the recording Law Enforcement Data Interchange Technical Overview

• To become an integration partner in the LEDI, an authorize administrator from your law enforcement agency must register using the following link. Register — Criminal Allegation Referrals Data Interchange. See also the “Workflow Training to Access Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)” video with step-by-step instructions for how to register to use the LEDI/CARDI. 
• Work closely with DHS and Minnesota IT Services to determine the specific requirement and timelines for onboarding your agency to the LEDI solution by sending an email to maarc.partner.engagement.dhs@state.mn.us
• Coordinate with your agency’s IT team to ensure that your systems are compatible with the LEDI solution and can support the necessary data exchange protocols.

• MAARC web reporting for mandated reporters: mn.gov/dhs/reportadultabuse/
• MAARC 24/7/365 phone for public and mandated reporters 1-844-880-1574
• For policy questions contact the DHS Adult Protection Unit at Dhs.adultprotection@state.mn.us Phone: 651-431-2609
• Law Enforcement Resources: Law Enforcement | EJI | Department of Justice

DISCLOSURE:  Law enforcement agencies must withhold public access to data on individuals to protect the identity of individuals when access would reveal the name of a mandated reporter. Minnesota Statutes 13.82 Subd. 17(h). The identity of a reporter of suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult is protected and may not be disclosed. Minnesota Statutes 626.557 Subd. 5.

NOTE: Allegations and impacts to vulnerable adults identified in the MAARC report form are provided by mandated reporters for web reports and are selected by MAARC for phone reports based on reporter information in conjunction with MAARC policy.

Data Protection and Privacy: The identity of reporters is protected under Minnesota Statutes 626.557 Subd. 5. Data related to reports of suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult is classified as confidential according to Minnesota Statute Chapter 13 and Minnesota Statutes 626.557 Subd. 12b. Identity of reporters, vulnerable adults and caregivers in MAARC report are protected, or private.

Identity of reporters is protected and cannot be disclosed without review and order of a judge. Minnesota Statutes 13.82.17 & 626.557.12b.

Identity of vulnerable adults and caregivers is private and not public. Minnesota Statutes 13.82.10 & 13.82.11.