*This post is co-authored with my colleague, Kristi Nickodem.

For years, local stakeholders in North Carolina have been forming adult protective multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)—groups of professionals from different disciplines who find ways to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Effective October 1, Session Law 2025-23 authorizes each North Carolina county to form a “Case Review Multidisciplinary Team,” whose members will be legally permitted to share confidential information with each other as necessary to investigate, review, and coordinate services for active adult protective services cases. The stated public policy of this new law recognizes that professionals from disparate disciplines have expertise that can promote the safety and well-being of disabled adults and older adults and prevent re-victimization. G.S. 108A-118(a).  This blog post explains the requirements of the new law and addresses some frequently asked questions.  If you are interested in learning more about S.L. 2025-23, we also have a one-hour webinar that is available for free on demand.