§ 12-24-17-1 “Administrator” defined
§ 12-24-17-2 “Patient” defined
§ 12-24-17-3 Neglect, abuse, or maltreatment of a patient in a state institution; penalty
§ 12-24-17-4 Knowledge of alleged violation of IC 12-24-17-3; failure to make written report to superintendent
§ 12-24-17-5 Receipt by superintendent of report of alleged violation; investigation; reporting requirements
§ 12-24-17-6 Unauthorized dealing or contracting by state institution employee with or for a patient concerning money or property
§ 12-24-17-7 Enticing or taking a patient away or aiding a patient to escape from the custody of an administrator or a superintendent
§ 12-24-17-8 Releasing information concerning a patient’s medical records or treatment without written consent of patient, parent, or guardian
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 12 > Article 24 > Chapter 17 - Offenses

  • administrator: means a person who is the administrative head of a hospital, a sanitarium, an institution, an agency, or an instrumentality:

    Indiana Code 12-24-17-1

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • patient: means an individual who:

    Indiana Code 12-24-17-2

  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5