Last updated 2/4/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Mississippi Code section 43-47-5 Mississippi Vulnerable Persons Act—Definitions
Mississippi Code section 43-47-19 Prohibition against abuse, neglect, or exploitation; penalties; relation to other laws
Mississippi Code section 99-19-351 Penalties subject to enhancement
Mississippi Code section 99-19-357 Amount penalty may be enhanced
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
Mississippi Code section 43-47-11 Protective services plans; interference by caretaker; effect of lack of consent by vulnerable person
Mississippi Code section 43-47-13 Provision of services to vulnerable person lacking capacity to consent; petition for injunctive relief, hearing, and order; appointment of guardian or conservator
Mississippi Code section 43-47-15 Provision of services to alleviate an imminent danger; entry upon premises pursuant to court order; immunity from liability of petitioner acting in good faith
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Mississippi Code section 81-5-107 Financial Institutions
Mississippi Code section 75-71-413 Broker-Dealers
