Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Code of Alabama section 13A-6-191 Protecting Alabama’s Elders Act – Definitions
Code of Alabama section 13A-6-192 Elder Abuse and Neglect – First Degree
Code of Alabama section 13A-6-193 Elder Abuse and Neglect – Second Degree
Code of Alabama section 13A-6-194 Elder Abuse and Neglect – Third Degree
Code of Alabama section 13A-6-195 Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person – First Degree
Code of Alabama section 13A-6-196 Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person – Second Degree
Code of Alabama section 13A-6-197 Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person – Third Degree
Code of Alabama section 13A-6-198 Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person – Prosecution
Code of Alabama section 38-9-2 Protection of Aged Adults or Adults with a Disability – Definitions
Code of Alabama section 38-9-7 Protection of Aged Adults or Adults with a Disability – Violations; Penalties
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
Code of Alabama section 38-9F Elder Abuse Protection Orders
Code of Alabama section 38-9-4 Protection of Aged Adults or Adults with a Disability – Arrangements for Protective Services
Code of Alabama section 38-9-5 Protection of Aged Adults or Adults with a Disability – Emergency Protective Services
Code of Alabama section 38-9-6 Protection of Aged Adults or Adults with a Disability – Protective Placement or Other Protective Services
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Code of Alabama sections 8-6-190-195 Financial Institutions
Code of Alabama sections 8-6-170-179 Broker-Dealers