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Elder/Older Adult Abuse

AS 11.51.200 Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable adult in the first degree

AS 11.51.210 Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable adult in the second degree

AS 11.51.220 Definition of vulnerable adult

AS 11.56.767 Failure to report a violent crime committed against an adult

AS 11.81.900 Definitions (incompetent person) 

AS 47.24.011 Reports of undue influence, abandonment, exploitation, abuse, neglect, or self-neglect of vulnerable adults in out-of-home care facilities

AS 47.24.900 Definitions (vulnerable adult)

 

Alternate 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

 

Elder/Older Adult Abuse - Protective Orders

AS 13.26.445 Ex parte protective orders (financial)

AS 47.24.011 Reports of undue influence, abandonment, exploitation, abuse, neglect, or self-neglect of vulnerable adults in out-of-home care facilities

AS 47.24.017 Delivery of protective services for vulnerable adults

 

Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds

AS 45.56.430 Broker-Dealers