Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Kentucky Revised Statutes section 209.020 Protection of Adults—Definitions for chapter
Kentucky Revised Statutes section 209.990 Protection of Adults—Penalties
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
Kentucky Revised Statutes section 209.040 Protection of Adults—Remedies – Injunctive Relief
Kentucky Revised Statutes section 209.100 Protection of Adults—Emergency Protective Services
Kentucky Revised Statutes section 209.130 Protection of Adults—Ex parte order – implementation
Kentucky Revised Statutes section 209.990 Protection of Adults—Penalties
