State of Wisconsin

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Elder/Older Adult Abuse

Wisconsin Statutes section 939.22 Crimes—Words and phrases defined

Wisconsin Statutes section 939.623 Increased penalty for elder person victims

Wisconsin Statutes section 940.198 Physical abuse of an elder person

Wisconsin Statutes section 940.285 Abuse of individuals at risk

Wisconsin Statutes section 940.225(1) and (2)(g) Sexual Assault

Wisconsin Statutes section 940.295 Abuse and neglect of patients and residents

Wisconsin Statutes section 943.20(3)(d) Theft

Wisconsin Statutes section 971.109 Freezing assets of a person charged with financial exploitation of an elder person

 

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

Wisconsin Statutes section 46.90(1) and (5m)(br) Elder abuse reporting system

Wisconsin Statutes section 55.01 Protective Service System—Definitions

Wisconsin Statutes section 55.05 Voluntary protective services

Wisconsin Statutes section 55.13 Emergency protective services

Wisconsin Statutes section 813.123 Restraining orders and injunctions for individuals at risk

 

Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds

Wisconsin Statutes section 224.45 Financial Institutions (reporting only)