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California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 11174.4

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The following definitions shall govern the construction of this article, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) “Elder” means any person who is 65 years of age or older.

(b)(1) “Abuse” means any of the conduct described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 15610) of Chapter 11 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(2) Abuse does not include the use of any reasonable and necessary force that may result in an injury used by a peace officer acting within the course of his or her employment as a peace officer.

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