Charges
Caregiver Neglect Laws
Financial Exploitation Laws
Unlawful distribution, possession, or use of theft alarm deactivation devices
LSA-R.S. 14:70.6
False personation of a veteran or fraudulent representation of a veteran-owned business
LSA-R.S. 14:67.29
Unauthorized use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits or supplemental nutrition assistance program benefit access devices
LSA-R.S. 14:68.2
Failure to report unauthorized use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits; penalties
LSA-R.S. 14:68.2.1
Documents simulating official court papers for collection purposes, sale or purchase prohibited; use prohibited; penalty
LSA-R.S. 14:353
Forgery of a certificate of insurance or insurance identification card; penalties
LSA-R.S. 14:72.1.1
Physical Abuse Laws
Battery of emergency room personnel, emergency services personnel, or a healthcare professional
LSA-R.S. 14:34.8
Investigation of death due to violence or suspicious circumstances when claim of self-defense is raised
LSA-R.S. 14:20.1
Sexual Abuse/Assault Laws
Statutes
Theft of the assets of an aged person or disabled person
State Mandated Reporting
Louisiana
La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 15:1504 &
La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 15:1505
La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 15:1505
Who has to report?
Any person, including, but not limited to a health, mental health, and social service practitioner.
When to report?
Any person having cause to believe that an adult's physical or mental health or welfare has been or may be further adversely affected by abuse, neglect, or exploitation shall report in accordance with R.S. 15:1505
How to report?
Reports shall be made to any adult protection agency or to any local or state law enforcement agency.
Louisiana Elderly Protective Services Statewide Hotline:
800-898-4910.