Restraining Orders

For the purposes of getting a restraining order to prevent elder or dependent adult abuse, “abuse” is defined as:

• physical abuse;
• neglect;
• abandonment;
• isolation;
• abduction;
• other treatment with resulting physical harm or pain or mental suffering;
• a caregiver withholding goods or services that are necessary to avoid your physical harm or mental suffering; and
• financial abuse as defined in section 15610.30 of the law.¹

 ¹ Cal Wel. & Inst. Code § 15610.07(a)