Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Virginia Code section 16.1-228 Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts—Definitions
Virginia Code section 18.2-178.1 Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults; penalty
Virginia Code section 18.2-369 Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; penalties
Virginia Code section 18.2-57.2 Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty
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
Virginia Code section 63.2-1603 Protection of adults; definitions
Virginia Code section 63.2-1605 Protective services for adults by local departments
Virginia Code section 63.2-1608 Involuntary adult protective services
Virginia Code section 63.2-1609 Emergency order for adult protective services
Virginia Code section 63.2-1610 Voluntary adult protective services
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Virginia Code sections 63.2-1603 and 1606(C) and (L) Financial Institutions and Broker-Dealers
