A vulnerable adult is eligible for an investigation of reports by himself or others when abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation is occurring, except in instances of abuse of a patient occurring in a: Mental health facility under Health-General Article, Title 10, Annotated Code of Maryland; Facility for mentally retarded individuals under Health-General Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland; or A nursing home or hospital under Health-General Article, Title 19, Annotated Code of Maryland. A vulnerable adult determined to be in need of and accepting services or who is under court order to receive service is eligible. There is no fee for Adult Protective Services, however, eligibility fees for ancillary services offered are governed by the regulations for that specific program.