Elder/Older Adult Abuse
D.C. Code section 22-932 Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons – Definitions
D.C. Code section 22-933 Criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult or elderly person
D.C. Code section 22-933.01 Financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person
D.C. Code section 22-934 Criminal Negligence
D.C. Code section 22-935 Exception
D.C. Code section 22-936 Penalties
D.C. Code section 22-936.01 Criminal penalties for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly 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
D.C. Code section 7-1901 Adult Protective Services – Definitions
D.C. Code section 7-1905 Provision of protective services
D.C. Code section 7-1906 Provisional protective order
D.C. Code section 7-1907 Ex parte temporary protective order
D.C. Code section 22-937 Civil penalties for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person
D.C. Code section 22-938 Injunctive relief and protections
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
No Known Laws on Transaction Holds for Suspected Financial Exploitation
