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Can you summarize NCGS 14-32.3?
Assaults. > Domestic abuse, neglect, and exploitation of disabled or elder adults.
Short Summary
This section of the North Carolina General Statutes, specifically under the Criminal Law section, deals with offenses against disabled or elder adults in a domestic setting. It outlines the definitions of abuse, neglect, and the responsibilities of caretakers. Abuse is defined as knowingly and willfully assaulting, failing to provide medical or hygienic care, or confining/restraining the disabled or elder adult in a cruel or unsafe condition, resulting in mental or physical injury. Neglect is defined as wantonly, recklessly, or with gross carelessness failing to provide medical or hygienic care, or confining/restraining the disabled or elder adult in an unsafe condition, resulting in mental or physical injury. The penalties for abuse and neglect vary based on the severity of the injury caused. There are exemptions if the act or failure to act is in accordance with specific statutes. The document applies to caretakers of disabled or elder adults residing in a domestic setting.
Whom does it apply to?
Caretakers of disabled or elder adults residing in a domestic setting
What does it govern?
Domestic abuse, neglect, and exploitation of disabled or elder adults
What are exemptions?
The act or failure to act is not considered an offense if it is in accordance with G.S. 90-321 or G.S. 90-322
What are the Penalties?
If the disabled or elder adult suffers serious injury from abuse, the caretaker is guilty of a Class F felony. If the disabled or elder adult suffers injury from abuse, the caretaker is guilty of a Class H felony. If the disabled or elder adult suffers serious injury from neglect, the caretaker is guilty of a Class G felony. If the disabled or elder adult suffers injury from neglect, the caretaker is guilty of a Class I felony.
Jurisdiction
North Carolina