Last updated 2/4/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Missouri Revised Statutes section 556.061 Preliminary Provisions (Criminal Code)—Definitions
Missouri Revised Statutes section 565.184 Abuse of an elderly person, a person with disability, or a vulnerable person — penalty
Missouri Revised Statutes section 570.145 Financial exploitation of the elderly person or person with a disability — penalties — certain defense prohibited, additional violation, restitution
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
Missouri Revised Statutes section 192.2400 Protective Services for Adults—Definitions
Missouri Revised Statutes section 192.2440 Assistance to be Given
Missouri Revised Statutes section 192.2455 Recipient unable to give consent, procedure, remedy
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Missouri Revised Statutes sections 409.600-.630 Broker-Dealers
