Last updated 1/29/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 903 Misuse of entrusted property
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 555 Endangering welfare of dependent person
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3472(6), (10) Adult Protective Services Act – Definitions
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
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3481 Providing for protective services with the consent of the person; withdrawal of consent; care taker refusal
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3482 Providing for protective services to incapacitated adults who lack the capacity to consent
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3483 Emergency intervention; authorized entry of premises; immunity of petitioner
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, sections 16801-16808 Broker-Dealers
