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Can you summarize NERS 28-386?
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS > Knowing and intentional abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or senior adult; penalty.
Short Summary
This legal provision, found in the Nebraska Revised Statutes under the section on Crimes and Punishments, addresses the knowing and intentional abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults or senior adults. It applies to any person who, through a knowing and intentional act, causes or permits a vulnerable adult or senior adult to be physically injured, unreasonably confined, sexually abused, exploited, cruelly punished, neglected, or sexually exploited. The offense of knowing and intentional abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or senior adult is classified as a Class IIIA felony. The statute does not provide any exemptions or exceptions to its application.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who through a knowing and intentional act causes or permits a vulnerable adult or senior adult to be physically injured, unreasonably confined, sexually abused, exploited, cruelly punished, neglected, or sexually exploited
What does it govern?
Knowing and intentional abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or senior adult
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Class IIIA felony
Jurisdiction
Nebraska