Last updated 1/17/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Tennessee Code sections 39-15-501—514 Offenses Against the Family—Elderly and Vulnerable Adults
Alternative Charges
Please note that the following are possible alternatives to a charge of elder or older adult abuse, and their applicability may vary depending on the specific laws of each state. Additionally, the terms used in state statutes may differ. This list is not comprehensive and is intended solely to encourage the exploration of other relevant laws.
Physical Abuse: assault and battery; homicide and related; kidnapping; domestic abuse
Sexual Abuse: assault and battery; sexual abuse; lascivious conduct; indecent exposure; domestic abuse; trafficking
Emotional/Psychological Abuse: harassment; stalking; hate crimes; eavesdropping
Financial Exploitation: embezzlement; forgery; theft and related; fraud; identify theft; burglary and robbery; money laundering; RICO; trafficking; unauthorized use of property
Neglect: homicide and related; endangerment; false imprisonment
Protective Services and Court Orders
Tennessee Code section 71-6-104 Adult Protection—Remedies – Injunctive relief
Suspected Financial Exploitation – Transaction Holds
Tennessee Code sections 45-2-1201-1206 Financial Institutions
Tennessee Code section 48-1-127 Broker-Dealers