Sec. 2. (a) If an individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age, an application under this chapter may be made by the individual’s parent or legal guardian.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-26-3-2

  • 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.
     (b) If an individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has a legal guardian, that individual may not be admitted by the individual’s legal guardian to a state institution under this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.6-1995, SEC.23.

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