Last updated 2/4/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 265, section 13K Assault and battery upon an elderly or disabled person; definitions; 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
Maryland General Laws chapter 19A, section 14 Definitions applicable to Secs. 14 to 26
Maryland General Laws chapter 19A, section 18 Assessment and evaluation of reports; investigations; arrangement for protective services
Maryland General Laws chapter 19A, section 20 Lack of capacity to consent to protective services; hearings; emergency orders; placement or commitment
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
No Known Laws on Transaction Holds for Suspected Financial Exploitation
