Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.010 Criminal Mistreatment—Definitions
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.020 Criminal mistreatment in the first degree
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.030 Criminal mistreatment in the second degree
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.035 Criminal mistreatment in the third degree
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.037 Criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.060 Abandonment of a dependent person in the first degree—Exception
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.070 Abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree—Exception
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.080 Abandonment of a dependent person in the third degree—Exception
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.090 Abandonment of a dependent person in the fourth degree—Exception
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.42.100 Endangerment with a controlled substance
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.44.010 Sex Offenses—Definitions
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.44.050 Rape in the second degree
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.44.100 Indecent Liberties
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.56.010 Theft and Robbery—Definitions
Revised Code of Washington section 9A.56.400 Theft from a vulnerable adult in the first degree—Theft from a vulnerable adult in the second degree
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
Revised Code of Washington section 74.34.020 Abuse of Vulnerable Adults—Definitions
Revised Code of Washington section 74.34.110 Protection of vulnerable adults—Petition for protective order
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Revised Code of Washington section 74.34.215 Financial Institutions and Broker-Dealers
