Offense of Neglect of Elderly Adult — Offense of Neglect of Vulnerable Adult
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It is an offense for a caregiver to knowingly neglect an elderly or vulnerable adult, so as to adversely affect the person's health or welfare.
The offense of neglect of an elderly adult is a Class E felony.
The offense of neglect of a vulnerable adult is a Class D felony.
If the neglect is a result of abandonment or confinement and no injury occurred, then the neglect by abandonment or confinement of an elderly or vulnerable adult is a Class A misdemeanor.