OUJI-CR 4-148

ABUSE BY CARETAKER/(OTHER PERSON) - DEFINITIONS

Abuse -- Causing/permitting the [infliction of (physical pain)/injury/ (sexual abuse)/(sexual exploitation)/(unreasonable restraint/confinement)/ (mental anguish)]/[deprivation of nutrition/clothing/shelter/(health care)/care/ services without which serious physical/mental injury is likely to occur to a vulnerable adult by a caretaker/(person providing services to a vulnerable adult)].

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(8).

Vulnerable Adult -- An incapacitated person or an individual who, because of physical or mental disability, including persons with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, incapacity or other disability, is substantially impaired in his/her ability to provide adequately for his/her own care or custody, or is unable to manage his/her property and financial affairs effectively, or to meet essential requirements for mental or physical health or safety, or to protect himself/herself from abuse, verbal abuse, neglect, or exploitation without assistance from others.

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(5).

Caretaker -- A person who has [the responsibility for the (care of a vulnerable adult)/(financial management of the resources of a vulnerable adult as a result of a family relationship)]/[assumed the responsibility for the care of a vulnerable adult voluntarily/(by contract)/(as a result of the ties of friendship)]/[been appointed a guardian/ (limited guardian)/ conservator under the Oklahoma Guardianship and Conservatorship Act].

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(6).

Elderly Person -- A person who is sixty-two years of age or older.

Reference: 22 O.S. 2011, § 991a-15.

Exploitation -- An unjust or improper use of the resources of a vulnerable adult for the profit or advantage, pecuniary or otherwise, of another person through the use of (undue influence) /coercion /harassment/duress/deception/ (false representation /pretense).

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(9).

Incapacitated Person -- Any (person eighteen (18) years of age or older who is impaired by reason of mental or physical illness or disability, dementia or related disease, mental retardation, developmental disability or other cause and whose ability to receive and evaluate information effectively or to make and to communicate responsible decisions is impaired to such an extent that he/she lacks the capacity to manage his/her financial resources or to meet essential requirements for his/her mental or physical health or safety without assistance)/(person for whom a guardian/(limited guardian)/conservator has been appointed pursuant to the Oklahoma Guardianship and Conservatorship Act).

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(4).

Neglect -- [The failure to provide protection for a vulnerable adult who is unable to protect his/her own interest]/[the failure to provide a vulnerable adult with adequate shelter/nutrition/(health care)/clothing]/[negligent acts/omissions that result in harm/(the unreasonable risk of harm) to a vulnerable adult through the action/inaction/(lack of supervision) by a caretaker providing direct services].

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(11).

Financial Neglect -- repeated instances by a caretaker/(any person, who has assumed the role of financial management) of failure to use the resources available to restore/maintain the health and physical well-being of a vulnerable adult, including, but not limited to [Select applicable subparagraph]:

a. squandering/(negligently mismanaging) the money/property/accounts of a vulnerable adult,

b. refusing to pay for necessities/utilities in a timely manner, or

c. providing substandard care to a vulnerable adult despite the availability of adequate financial resources.

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(10).

Sexual Abuse - [(Oral/Anal/Vaginal penetration of a vulnerable adult by/through the union with the sexual organ of a caretaker/(person providing direct services to the vulnerable adult)]/[anal/vaginal penetration of a vulnerable adult by a caretaker/(person providing direct services to the vulnerable adult) with any object]/[The touching/feeling of the body/(private parts) of a vulnerable adult for the purpose of sexual gratification by a caretaker/(person providing direct services to the vulnerable adult)]/[Indecent exposure by a caretaker/(person providing direct services to a vulnerable adult)].

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(12).

Verbal Abuse - The repeated use by a caretaker of words/sounds/ language/actions/behaviors/(forms of communication) that are calculated to humiliate/intimidate/(cause fear/embarrassment/shame/degradation to) the person entrusted to the care of the caretaker.

Reference: 43A O.S. Supp. 2019, § 10-103(16).

(2019 Supp.)