State of Oregon

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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