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Can you summarize 31 DECO 3913?
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES > Violations.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Delaware Code, pertains to the abuse, neglect, exploitation, and mistreatment of impaired adults. It applies to any person who knowingly or recklessly engages in such actions towards an impaired adult. The document outlines various penalties based on the severity and value of the exploitation. Exploitation of resources valued at less than $500 is a Class A misdemeanor, while exploitation of resources valued at $500 or more but less than $5,000 is a Class G felony. The penalties increase to Class E felony for resources valued at $5,000 or more but less than $10,000, Class D felony for resources valued at $10,000 or more but less than $50,000, and Class C felony for resources valued at $50,000 or more. Subsequent convictions under this subsection are treated as Class C felonies regardless of the amount of resources exploited. Additionally, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment causing bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability is a Class D felony. If such actions result in the death of the impaired adult, it is considered a Class A felony.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who knowingly or recklessly abuses, neglects, exploits, or mistreats an adult who is impaired
What does it govern?
Abuse, neglect, exploitation, and mistreatment of impaired adults
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Class A misdemeanor for abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment; Class G felony for exploitation of resources valued at $500 or more but less than $5,000; Class E felony for exploitation of resources valued at $5,000 or more but less than $10,000; Class D felony for exploitation of resources valued at $10,000 or more but less than $50,000; Class C felony for exploitation of resources valued at $50,000 or more; subsequent convictions treated as Class C felony; Class D felony for abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment causing bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability; Class A felony for abuse, mistreatment, or neglect resulting in death
Jurisdiction
Delaware