Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not provide information on the impact of the bill on victims or defendants in specific cases.
Elder Abuse Protection
This bill changes the time limit for courts to schedule a hearing on freezing funds of someone accused of financially exploiting an elderly or vulnerable adult from 10 days to 20 days.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the law so that courts have up to 20 days instead of 10 days to schedule a hearing when asked to freeze the money of someone charged with taking more than $5,000 from an elderly or vulnerable person.
Who It Names or Affects
- Courts that handle cases of financial exploitation of the elderly and vulnerable adults
- People accused of financially exploiting an elderly or vulnerable adult
Terms To Know
- Financial Exploitation
- Taking money or property from someone without their permission, especially when that person is elderly or unable to protect themselves.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens if the court cannot hold the hearing within 20 days.
- It is unclear how this change will affect victims or defendants in specific cases.