Last updated 1/29/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 573.1. Running of time limitations; exception; persons with infirmities
Louisiana Revised Statutes section 14:35.2 Simple battery of persons with infirmities
Louisiana Revised Statutes section 14:93.3 Cruelty to persons with infirmities
Louisiana Revised Statutes section 14:93.4 Exploitation of persons with infirmities
Louisiana Revised Statutes section 14:93.5 Sexual battery of persons with infirmities
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
Louisiana Revised Statutes section 15:1503 Adult Protective Services Act – Definitions
Louisiana Revised Statutes section 15:1508 Petition for hearing, criminal proceedings, and subpoenas
Louisiana Revised Statutes section 15:1511 Emergency protective services; ex parte order
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Louisiana Revised Statutes sections 6:1371-1376 Financial Institutions
Louisiana Revised Statutes sections 51:731-738 Broker-Dealers
