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Can you summarize ORRS 124.050?
Abuse Prevention and Reporting; Civil Action for Abuse > Definitions for ORS 124.050 to 124.095.
Short Summary
ORS 124.050 to 124.095 govern the prevention and reporting of abuse and civil action for abuse against elderly persons in Oregon. The document defines ‘abuse’ as physical injury, neglect, abandonment, willful infliction of physical pain or injury, certain criminal acts, verbal abuse, financial exploitation, sexual abuse, involuntary seclusion, and wrongful use of physical or chemical restraints. An ’elderly person’ is defined as someone who is 65 years of age or older and not subject to specific provisions. The document also defines ‘facility’ as long term care facilities, residential facilities, and adult foster homes. ‘Financial exploitation’ is defined as wrongfully taking assets, alarming an elderly person, misappropriating money, or failing to use income or assets effectively. Other definitions include ‘intimidation,’ ’law enforcement agency,’ ’neglect,’ ‘person with a disability,’ ‘public or private official,’ ‘services,’ ‘sexual abuse,’ ‘sexual contact,’ and ‘verbal abuse.’ The document lists various professionals as ‘public or private officials’ and includes a broad range of services essential to the well-being of an elderly person. The document does not mention specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Elderly persons who are 65 years of age or older and not subject to the provisions of ORS 441.640 to 441.665
What does it govern?
Abuse prevention and reporting; civil action for abuse
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the document's provisions are not mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Oregon