Last updated 2/4/25
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Elder/Older Adult Abuse
New Jersey Statutes section 2C:12-1(d) Assault—Assault upon the institutionalized elderly
New Jersey Statutes section 2C:24-8 Abandonment, neglect of elderly person, disabled adult; third degree crime
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
New Jersey Statutes section 52:27D-407 Adult Protective Services—Definitions
New Jersey Statutes section 52:27D-411 Determination of need for protective services; referral
New Jersey Statutes section 52:27D-413 Petition for authorization to provide emergency protective services; hearing
New Jersey Statutes section 52:27D-414 Petition for order authorizing provision of protective services
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
New Jersey Statutes section 49:3-84—89 Broker-Dealers
