Abuse Of An Older Adult
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-386 — abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable or senior adult, and who must report it
Through a knowing and intentional act, causing or permitting a vulnerable adult or senior adult to be physically injured, unreasonably confined, sexually abused, exploited, cruelly punished or neglected is a Class IIIA felony.
Who must report. Physicians, nurses and other medical and mental health professionals, law enforcement, caregivers, and facility employees who have reasonable cause to believe a vulnerable adult is being abused, neglected or exploited report it to law enforcement or the department.
Any other person may report, and the report may be made by telephone, with the caller's name and address.
Willfully failing to make a required report is a Class III misdemeanor.
Members of the clergy are outside the duty to report. A particular situation is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.
Sources for this section (3)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-372 — Vulnerable adult; report of abuse
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-384 — Vulnerable adult; failure to report; penalty
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-386 — Abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable or senior adult
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.