Learn These Alabama Statutes

Elder Abuse Protection Order and Enforcement Act (Enacted 2017)

• Relief; remedies; full faith and credit – Section 38-9F-5
• Sworn petition for relief on behalf of elderly person  – Section 38-9F-6
• Ex Parte Relief – Section 38-9F-8
• Enforcement – Section 38-9F-11

Crimes:

• Elder Abuse and Neglect, First Degree – Section 13A-6-192
• Elder Abuse and Neglect, Second Degree – Section 13A-6-193
• Elder Abuse and Neglect, Third Degree – Section 13A-6-194
• Financial exploitation of an elderly person – First degree – Section 13A-6-195
• Financial exploitation of an elderly person – Second degree – Section 13A-6-196
• Financial exploitation of an elderly person – Third degree – Section 13A-6-197

Reporting:

• Violations and Penalties – Section 38-9-7
• Report by Physicians – Section 38-9-8
• Immunity – Section 38-9-9
• Penalty for failure to report – Section 38-9-10