In brief
Details older persons' rights and family responsibility, rules for admission to care homes, the Ministry's guardianship where there is no guardian, and penalties and procedure.
Summary of the law
Key rules, rights and obligations
- Using an older person's money without consent or neglecting their care: up to a year in prison or up to SAR 500,000; the court may impose an alternative penalty serving the elderly (the Law, Articles 16 and 18).
- Private care homes in breach: up to SAR 100,000, challengeable before the Administrative Court (the Law, Article 20).
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Family responsibility
- Care-home admission
- Protecting money
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Published 8/7/1444H
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Official text at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
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