State of Alabama

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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