049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-6

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 1-6 - Criminal Penalties

Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-507 defines abuse, , neglect, abandonment, intimidation, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult; and penalties are defined.

(a) Except under circumstances constituting a violation of Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-502, an individual is guilty of abuse, neglect, abandonment, intimidation, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult if the individual intentionally or recklessly abuses, neglects, abandons, exploits or intimidates a vulnerable adult.

(b) Reckless abuse, neglect or abandonment of a vulnerable adult is a misdemeanor, punishable by not more than one (1) year in jail, a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both, and registration of the offender's name on the Central Registry.

(c) Intentional abuse, neglect or abandonment of a vulnerable adult is a felony punishable by not more than ten (10) years in prison, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both, and registration of the offender's name on the Central Registry.

(d) Exploitation of a vulnerable adult is a felony punishable by not more than (10) years in prison, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both, and registration of the offender's name on the Central Registry.

049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-6