Indiana Code 29-3-7-7. Persons prohibited from being appointed or from serving as a guardian
(1) is a sexually violent predator (as described in IC 35-38-1-7.5);
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 felony | between 2 and 12 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-3-7-7
- 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.
- minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(A) by using or threatening the use of deadly force;
(B) while armed with a deadly weapon; or
(C) that resulted in serious bodily injury; or
(3) was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the offense and was convicted as an adult of an offense described in:
(A) IC 35-42-4-1;
(B) IC 35-42-4-2 (before its repeal);
(C) IC 35-42-4-3 as a Class A or Class B felony (for crimes committed before July 1, 2014) or as a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 felony (for crimes committed after June 30, 2014);
(D) IC 35-42-4-5(a)(1);
(E) IC 35-42-4-5(a)(2);
(F) IC 35-42-4-5(a)(3) (before that provision was redesignated by P.L.158-2013, SECTION 441);
(G) IC 35-42-4-5(b)(1) as a Class A or Class B felony (for crimes committed before July 1, 2014) or as a Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 felony (for crimes committed after June 30, 2014);
(H) IC 35-42-4-5(b)(2); or
(I) IC 35-42-4-5(b)(3) as a Class A or Class B felony (for crimes committed before July 1, 2014) or as a Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 felony (for crimes committed after June 30, 2014).
As added by P.L.131-2009, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.303; P.L.214-2013, SEC.22; P.L.168-2014, SEC.37; P.L.187-2015, SEC.25; P.L.86-2018, SEC.213; P.L.142-2020, SEC.33.