Last updated 2/6/2025
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Oregon Revised Statutes section 163.200 Criminal mistreatment in the second degree
Oregon Revised Statutes section 163.205 Criminal mistreatment in the first degree
Oregon Revised Statutes section 163.206 Exceptions to criminal mistreatment
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
Oregon Revised Statutes sections 124.005-.040 Elderly Persons and Persons With Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act
Oregon Revised Statutes sections 124.100-.140 Civil Action for Abuse of Vulnerable Person
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Oregon Revised Statutes sections 708A.670-.680 Financial Institutions
Oregon Revised Statutes sections 59.480-.505 Broker-Dealers
