Indiana Code 10-14-3-23. Compulsory medical treatment; faith healing
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Sec. 23. This chapter may not be construed to compel a person, either on behalf of:
(2) the person’s child less than eighteen (18) years of age; or
(1) the person;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 10-14-3-23
- 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.
- in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) a protected person for whom the person acts as a guardian;
to submit to any physical examination, medical treatment, or immunization if the person, parent, or guardian relies in good faith on spiritual means or prayer to prevent or cure disease or suffering and objects to the treatment in writing.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-16.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.