California legal term
Elder and dependent adult abuse in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Elder and dependent adult abuse” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Elder and dependent adult abuse” mean in California criminal law?
“Elder and dependent adult abuse” means any of the following: (I) Physical abuse, neglect, abandonment, isolation, abduction, or other treatment with resulting physical harm or pain or mental suffering. (Cal. Penal Code § 368.5)
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