Section 12-29.1-1. – Short title.

§ 12-29.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Elderly Violence Prevention Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 416, § 1.

Section 12-29.1-2. – Legislative purpose.

§ 12-29.1-2. Legislative purpose. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the importance of violence against the elderly as a serious crime against society and to assure elderly victims of violence the maximum protection from violence which the law and those who enforce the law can provide. (b) It is the intent of […]

Section 12-29.1-3. – Definitions.

§ 12-29.1-3. Definitions. The following words as used in this chapter have the following meanings: (1) “Elderly person” means any person over the age of sixty (60) years. (2) “Victim” means any elderly person who has been subjected to a crime of violence. (3) “Violent crimes” includes, but is not limited to, any of the […]

Section 12-29.1-4. – Law enforcement officers — Duties and immunity.

§ 12-29.1-4. Law enforcement officers — Duties and immunity. (a) The primary duty of law enforcement officers when responding to a violent crime against the elderly situation is to enforce the laws allegedly violated and to protect the victim. (b)(1) When a law enforcement officer responds to a violent crime against an elderly person and […]

Section 12-29.1-5. – Restrictions upon and duties of court.

§ 12-29.1-5. Restrictions upon and duties of court. (a)(1) Because of the likelihood of repeated violence directed at those who have been victims in the past, when a person is charged with or arrested for a crime of violence against an elderly person that person may not be released from custody on bail or personal […]

Section 12-29.1-6. – Speedy trial.

§ 12-29.1-6. Speedy trial. In any action involving a victim sixty-five (65) years of age or older, the court shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delay […]