Sec. 20.5. “Basic necessities”, for purposes of IC 12-20, includes those services or items essential to meet the minimum standards of health, safety, and decency, including the following:

(1) Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-7-2-20.5

  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(2) Clothing and footwear.

(3) Food.

(4) Shelter.

(5) Transportation to seek and accept employment on a reasonable basis.

(6) Household essentials.

(7) Essential utility services.

(8) Other services or items the township trustee determines are necessities.

As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.2.