20 Pa. C.S. § 8801

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 8801 - [Effective 12/30/2024] Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Slayer." Means any person who participates, either as a principal or as an accessory before the fact, in the wilful and unlawful killing of any other person.

"Decedent." A person whose life is so taken.

"Elder abuse." An offense under 18 Pa.C.S. Chs. 27 (relating to assault), 31 (relating to sexual offenses), 39 (relating to theft and related offenses) and 41 (relating to forgery and fraudulent practices) and criminal attempt, criminal solicitation and criminal conspiracy to commit the offense under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 9 (relating to inchoate crimes), when the offense is committed against a person 60 years of age or older.

"Elder abuser." A person convicted of offenses constituting abuse against the victim under this chapter.

"Property." Real and personal property and any right or interest therein.

"Slayer." A person who participates, either as a principal or as an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person.

"Victim." A person who is 60 years of age or older against whom elder abuse is committed.

20 Pa.C.S. § 8801

Amended by P.L. (number not assigned at time of publication) 2024 No. 40,§ 3, eff. 12/30/2024.
1972, June 30, P.L. 508, No. 164, § 2, eff. 7/1/1972.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.