State of Guam

Guam | Puerto Rico | District of Columbia

Elder/Older Adult Abuse

Guam Code chapter 32 Financial Exploitation of the Elderly and Individuals with Disabilities

Guam Code section 80.37.3 Vulnerable victim sentencing enhancement

 

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

Guam Code section 21002 Adult Protective Services – Definitions

Guam Code section 21008 Consent of victim; guardianship

 

Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds

No Known Laws on Transaction Holds for Suspected Financial Exploitation