Elder/Older Adult Abuse
South Carolina Code section 16-3-1050 Miscellaneous Offenses—Failure to report, perpetrating or interfering with an investigation of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult; penalties
South Carolina Code section 43-35-10 Adult Protection—Duties and Procedures of Investigative Entities—Definitions
South Carolina Code section 43-35-85 Adult Protection—Duties and Procedures of Investigative Entities—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
South Carolina Code section 43-35-45 Warrant from family court to permit investigation of report; order for protective services; appointment of guardian and attorney; evaluation; hearing; review; semiannual reevaluation; payment for services
South Carolina Code section 43-35-55 Protective custody by law enforcement officer; procedure; notification of protective services program; subsequent proceedings
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
South Carolina Code section 43-35-87 Financial Institutions
South Carolina Code sections 35-1-800—880 Broker-Dealers
