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)
