State of Ohio

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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