Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Arkansas Code Annotated section 5-28-101 Definitions
Arkansas Code Annotated section 5-28-103 Criminal penalties for abuse of an endangered or impaired person
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
Arkansas Code Annotated chapter 20 Adult Maltreatment Custody Act
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Arkansas Code Annotated section 4-88-208 Financial Institutions
Arkansas Code Annotated section 23-42-309 Broker-Dealers
