§ 42-9.2-1. Legislative findings. The general assembly finds and recognizes that: (1) The proportion of Rhode Island’s population that is sixty (60) years or older will dramatically increase in the next thirty (30) years. (2) Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation have no boundaries, and cross all racial, socio-economic, gender and geographic lines. (3) The federal […]
§ 42-9.2-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1)“Abuse” means the knowing infliction of physical or psychological harm or the knowing deprivation of goods or services that are necessary to meet essential needs or to avoid physical or psychological harm. (2)“Caregiver” means any person who is for a significant period of time the primary caregiver […]
§ 42-9.2-3. Establishment. There shall be established and funded within the department of attorney general an elder justice prosecution unit. The elder justice prosecution unit shall be an assistant or special assistant attorney general appointed by the attorney general. Additionally, the unit shall have both an inspector and paralegal to be appointed by the attorney […]
