Sec. 2. Upon presentation of a petition for the appointment of a guardian, the court may appoint either of the following as the guardian of the individual’s estate:

(1) The superintendent of the state institution to which the individual has been committed.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-24-10-2

  • 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.
(2) Another individual employed by the state institution in an administrative capacity.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-19-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.