Abuse or neglect of elder or adult with a 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.