Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Nevada Revised Statutes section 200.5092 Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation or Abandonment of Older Persons and Vulnerable Persons—Definitions
Nevada Revised Statutes section 200.50925 “Reasonable cause to believe” and “as soon as reasonably practicable” defined
Nevada Revised Statutes section 200.50957 Person named on account held in joint tenancy may be prosecuted for exploitation
Nevada Revised Statutes section 200.5099 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
Nevada Revised Statutes section 200.5093(8) Report of abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older person or vulnerable person; voluntary and mandatory reports; investigation; penalty
Nevada Revised Statutes section 200.50986 Petition for removal of guardian of older person or vulnerable person
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Nevada Revised Statutes sections 657.220-.290 Financial Institutions
Nevada Revised Statutes sections 90.611-.6145 Broker-Dealers (reporting requirement only)
