Virgin Islands

Last updated 11/5/25

Elder/Older Adult Abuse

Virgin Islands Code Title 34, section 452 Definitions 

34 V.I.C. § 452

Virgin Islands Code Title 34, section 469 Criminal abuse or neglect of an elder or dependent adult

34 V.I.C. § 469

Virgin Islands Code Title 34, section 470 Financial abuse of an elder or dependent adult; bad faith

34 V.I.C. § 470

Virgin Islands Code Title 34, section 470a Financial exploitation of an elderly person or dependent adult

34 V.I.C. § 470a

Virgin Islands Code Title 34, section 470b Violations, criminal penalties

34 V.I.C. § 470b

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

Virgin Islands Code Title 34, section 475 Protective order for an elder or dependent adult who has suffered abuse; prohibition against possession of firearm

34 V.I.C. § 475

Suspected Financial Exploitation – Holds and Trusted Contacts

No Known Laws on Transaction Holds for Suspected Financial Exploitation