§ 12-29.1-3 - Definitions.
SECTION 12-29.1-3
§ 12-29.1-3 Definitions. – The following words as used in this chapter have the following meanings:
(1) "Elderly person" means any person over the age of sixty(60) years.
(2) "Victim" means any elderly person who has been subjectedto a crime of violence.
(3) "Violent crimes" includes, but is not limited to, any ofthe following crimes:
(i) Breaking and entering (§ 11-8-2.3);
(ii) Felony assaults (§§ 11-5-1, 11-5-2, 11-5-4,11-5-10, 11-5-10.1, 11-5-10.4);
(iii) Simple Assaults (§ 11-5-3);
(iv) Kidnapping (§ 11-26-1);
(v) Sexual Assault (§§ 11-37-2, 11-37-4); and
(vi) Homicide (§§ 11-23-1, 11-23-3).