§ 8801 — Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Decedent."A person whose life is so taken.

"Elder abuse."An offense under 18 Pa.C.S. Chs. 27 (relating to assault), 31 (relating to sexual offenses), 39 (relating to theft and related offenses) and 41 (relating to forgery and fraudulent practices) and criminal attempt, criminal solicitation and criminal conspiracy to commit the offense under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 9 (relating to inchoate crimes), when the offense is committed against a person 60 years of age or older.

"Elder abuser."A person convicted of offenses constituting abuse against the victim under this chapter.

"Property."Real and personal property and any right or interest therein.

"Slayer."A person who participates, either as a principal or as an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person.

"Victim."A person who is 60 years of age or older against whom elder abuse is committed.

Legislative History

(July 1, 2024, P.L.444, No.40, eff. 180 days)