Abuse or neglect of elder or adult with disability–felony or misdemeanor

Any person who physically abuses or neglects an elder or adult with a disability in a manner which does not constitute aggravated assault is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Any person who emotionally or psychologically abuses an elder or adult with a disability is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 1986, ch 186, § 2; SL 1990, ch 171, § 2; SL 2005, ch 120, § 341; SL 2007, ch 147, § 3; SL 2016, ch 120, § 2.

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