District of Columbia § 22-936.01 Criminal penalties for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 22-936.01 — Criminal penalties for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person.

District of Columbia § 22-936.01

Title 22Criminal Offenses and Penalties.

Ch. 9AAbuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons.

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D.C. Code § 22-936.01 (2026).

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(a)Any person who commits the offense of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person in violation of § 22-933.01 shall be subject to the following criminal penalties:

(1)When the value of the property or legal obligation is $1,000 or more, a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 , or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.

(2)When the property or legal obligation has some value, a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 , or imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both.

(3)In addition to the penalties set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a person shall make restitution, before the payment of any fines or civil penalties.

(b)A person convicted of a violation of § 22-933.01 who has 2 or

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(a) Any person who commits the offense of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person in violation of § 22-933.01 shall be subject to the following criminal penalties:

(1) When the value of the property or legal obligation is $1,000 or more, a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 , or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.

(2) When the property or legal obligation has some value, a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 , or imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both.

(3) In addition to the penalties set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a person shall make restitution, before the payment of any fines or civil penalties.

(b) A person convicted of a violation of § 22-933.01 who has 2 or more prior convictions for violating § 22-933.01 , not committed on the same occasion, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 , or imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.