There is a newer version
of
this Section
2020 Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 15 - Offenses Against the Family
Part 5 - Elderly and Vulnerable Adults
§ 39-15-510. Offense of Abuse of Elderly or Vulnerable Adult
Universal Citation: TN Code § 39-15-510 (2020)
- It is an offense for a person to knowingly abuse an elderly or vulnerable adult.
- The offense of abuse of an elderly adult is a Class E felony.
- The offense of abuse of a vulnerable adult is a Class D felony.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Tennessee may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
