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Can you summarize TNCO 39-15-501?
Elderly and Vulnerable Adults > Part definitions.
Short Summary
This part of the Tennessee Code governs offenses against the family, specifically related to elderly and vulnerable adults. It defines key terms such as abandonment, abuse, adult protective services, caregiver, confinement, elderly adult, financial exploitation, neglect, physical harm, relative, serious physical harm, serious psychological injury, sexual exploitation, and vulnerable adult. The document provides definitions for each term and clarifies their scope and application. It also includes provisions regarding the responsibilities and duties of caregivers, the protection of elderly and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and the definition of various types of harm. The document does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Caregivers, relatives, and other individuals involved in the care and protection of elderly or vulnerable adults
What does it govern?
Offenses against the family, specifically related to elderly and vulnerable adults
What are exemptions?
Financial institutions acting as caregivers of property, funds, or other assets, unless they have entered into an agreement or have been appointed by a court to act as a trustee
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions are not specified in the provided document.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee