Elder/Older Adult Abuse
North Carolina General Statutes section 14-32.3 Domestic abuse, neglect, and exploitation of disabled or elder adults
North Carolina General Statutes section 14-112.2 Exploitation of an older adult or disabled adult
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
North Carolina General Statutes section 108A.101 Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act—Definitions
North Carolina General Statutes section 108A.104 Provision of protective services with the consent of the person; withdrawal of consent; caretaker refusal
North Carolina General Statutes section 108A.105 Provision of protective services to disabled adults who lack the capacity to consent; hearing, findings, etc.
North Carolina General Statutes section 108A.106 Emergency intervention; findings by court; limitations; contents of petition; notice of petition; court authorized entry of premises; immunity of petitioner
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
No Known Laws on Transaction Holds for Suspected Financial Exploitation
