Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Ohio Revised Code section 2903.10 Functionally impaired person, caretaker defined
Ohio Revised Code section 2903.16 Failing to provide for a functionally impaired person
Ohio Revised Code section 2903.33 Patient abuse and neglect in care facilities definitions
Ohio Revised Code section 2903.34 Patient abuse or neglect
Ohio Revised Code section 2913.02(B)(3) Theft—enhancement
Ohio Revised Code section 2913.21(D)(4) Misuse of credit cards—enhancement
Ohio Revised Code section 2913.31(C)(1)(c) Forgery – Forging identification cards or selling or distributing forged identification cards—enhancement
Ohio Revised Code section 2913.61(A) Finding of value of stolen property as part of verdict
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
Ohio Revised Code section 2903.213 Motion for and hearing on protection order
Ohio Revised Code section 5101.60 Adult protective services definitions
Ohio Revised Code section 5101.68 Petitioning for court order to provide protective services
Ohio Revised Code section 5101.70 Emergency order
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Ohio Revised Code section 1707.49 Broker-Dealers
