Last updated 2/5/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Wyoming Statutes section 6-2-507 Abuse, neglect, abandonment, intimidation or exploitation of a vulnerable adult; penalties
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
Wyoming Statutes section 35-20-102 Adult Protective Services—Definitions
Wyoming Statutes section 35-20-105 Protective services; no services without consent; responsibility for costs
Wyoming Statutes section 35-20-107 Emergency services
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Wyoming Statutes sections 13-1-701—706 Financial Institutions and Broker-Dealers
