State of Connecticut

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Elder/Older Adult Abuse

Connecticut General Statutes sections 53a-320–323 Abuse of Elderly, Blind or Disabled Persons or Persons with Intellectual Disability

Connecticut General Statutes section 53a-59a Assault of an elderly, blind, disabled or pregnant person or a person with intellectual disability in the first degree: Class B felony: Five years not suspendable

Connecticut General Statutes section 53a-60b Assault of an elderly, blind, disabled or pregnant person or a person with intellectual disability in the second degree: Class D felony: Two years not suspendable

Connecticut General Statutes section 53a-60c Assault of an elderly, blind, disabled or pregnant person or a person with intellectual disability in the second degree with a firearm: Class D felony: Three years not suspendable

Connecticut General Statutes section 53a-61a Assault of an elderly, blind, disabled or pregnant person or a person with intellectual disability in the third degree: Class A misdemeanor: One year not suspendable

 

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

Connecticut General Statutes section 17b-453 Initiation of protective services. Injunction against interference by caregiver

 Connecticut General Statutes section 17b-462 Cause of action by elderly victim. Civil attachment jurisdiction

 

Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds

Connecticut General Statutes section 36a-253 Financial Institutions

Connecticut General Statutes section 36b-14(f) Broker-Dealers