Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Indiana Code section 12-10-3-2 Adult Protective Services – Endangered Adult
Indiana Code section 35-31.5-2-90 Definitions – Dependent
Indiana Code section 35-46-1-12 Exploitation of a dependent or an endangered adult
Indiana Code section 35-46-1-13 Battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation
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
Indiana Code section 12-10-3-20 Protective services consented to by endangered adult and interfered with by another; judicial intervention
Indiana Code section 12-10-3-21 Involuntary protective services; petition
Indiana Code section 12-10-3-23 Mandatory protective services; grounds
