Last updated 1/17/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Iowa Code chapter 235B Dependent Adult Abuse
Iowa Code chapter 235E Dependent Adult Abuse in Facilities and Programs
Iowa Code section 708.2D Older Individual Assault
Iowa Code section 714.2A Theft Against an Older Individual
Iowa Code § 726.3 Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person
Iowa Code section 726.24 Elder Abuse
Iowa Code section 726.25 Financial Exploitation of an Older Person
Iowa Code § 726.26 Dependent Adult Abuse – Criminal Penalties
Iowa Code section 726.27 Wanton Neglect of a Resident of a Health Care Facility – Criminal Penalties
Iowa Code § 726.28 Wanton Neglect or Nonsupport of a Dependent Adult
Alternative 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
Protective Services and Court Orders
Iowa Code chapter 235B Dependent Adult Abuse
Iowa Code chapter 235F Elder Abuse
Suspected Financial Exploitation – Transaction Holds
Iowa Code sections 502.801-.810 Broker-Dealers