Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Maryland Criminal Law Code section 3-604 Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult in the First Degree
Maryland Criminal Law Code section 3-605 Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult in the Second Degree
Maryland Criminal Law Code section 3-606 Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult — Investigation
Maryland Criminal Law Code section 8-801 Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults Prohibited
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 Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code sections 3-1501—1510 Peace Orders
Maryland Family Law Code section 14-101 Adult Protective Services—Definitions
Maryland Family Law Code section 14-307 Adult Protective Services—Providing protective Services
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Maryland Code Corporations and Associations section 11-307
