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Under ARS 13-3623, individuals can be prosecuted for intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing physical injury, emotional harm, or neglect to a vulnerable adult or child. The law classifies the severity of the offense based on the extent of harm caused and includes provisions for both misdemeanors and felonies.
In 1988, the Arizona legislature enacted the Adult Protective Services Act (APSA) to address concerns about elder abuse in the state. Recognizing that our aged population is susceptible to abuse, the legislature increased civil penalties and criminal sanctions for those who prey on the elderly or infirm.
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Elder abuse includes acts of any physical, emotional, financial, or sexual mistreatment of an elderly individual. Neglect and abandonment of an elderly person can also be considered elder abuse.
Arizona Adult Protective Services (APS) is a program within the DES Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) and is responsible for investigating allegations of abuse, exploitation and neglect of vulnerable adults.
After a report is made APS works closely with law enforcement, and if a determination is made that the mistreatment rises to the level of a crime, the alleged perpetrator could be arrested. Those decisions are not made by APS, but law enforcement.
"Vulnerable adult" means an individual who is eighteen years of age or older and who is unable to protect himself from abuse, neglect or exploitation by others because of a physical or mental impairment. Vulnerable adult includes an incapacitated person as defined in section 14-5101.
Time Limits of Elder Abuse Cases in Arizona Elder abuse cases are subject to a time limit known as the "statute of limitations." In Arizona, such a case must be filed within two years of the injury.