Last updated 2/4/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Montana Code Annotated section 45-6-333 Exploitation of incapacitated person or vulnerable adult
Montana Code Annotated 52-3-803 Montana Vulnerable Adult Prevention of Abuse Act—Definitions
Montana Code Annotated section 52-3-825(2) Montana Vulnerable Adult Prevention of Abuse Act—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
Montana Code Annotated 52-3-803 Montana Vulnerable Adult Prevention of Abuse Act—Definitions
Montana Code Annotated 52-3-804 Montana Vulnerable Adult Prevention of Abuse Act—Duties of Department
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Montana Code sections 32-1-1501—1504 Financial Institutions
Montana Code Annotated section 30-10-342 Broker-Dealers
