Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Utah Code section 76-5-111 Abuse of a vulnerable adult—Penalties
Utah Code section 76-5-111.2 Aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult—Penalties
Utah Code section 76-5-111.3 Personal dignity exploitation of a vulnerable adult—Penalties
Utah Code section 76-5-111.4 Financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult—Penalties
Utah Code section 76-5b-202 Sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult—Offenses
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
Utah Code section 26B-6-201 Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult—Definitions
Utah Code section 26B-6-214 Protective services voluntary unless court ordered
Utah Code section 26B-6-215 Costs incurred in providing of protective services
Utah Code section 26B-6-216 Venue for protective services proceedings
Utah Code section 26B-6-217 Emergency protective services — Forcible entry
Utah Code section 26B-6-218 Petition for injunctive relief when caretaker refuses to allow protective service
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Utah Code sections 7-26-101—401 Financial Institutions
Utah Code sections 61-1-201–206 Broker-Dealers
