Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Florida Statutes chapter 825 Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Persons and Disabled Adults
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
Florida Statutes section 415.105 Provision of protective services with consent; withdrawal of consent; interference
Florida Statutes section 415.1051 Protective services interventions when capacity to consent is lacking; nonemergencies; emergencies; orders; limitations
Florida Statutes section 825.1035 Injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult
Florida Statutes section 825.1036 Violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Florida Statutes section 415.10341 Financial Institutions
Florida Statutes section 517.34 Broker-Dealers
