2013 Indiana Code
TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES
ARTICLE 24. STATE INSTITUTIONS
CHAPTER 10. GUARDIAN FOR ESTATE OF PATIENT COMMITTED TO STATE INSTITUTION
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IC 12-24-10
Chapter 10. Guardian for Estate of Patient Committed to
State Institution
IC 12-24-10-1
Appointment; representation by attorney general
Sec. 1. If:
(1) it becomes necessary to appoint a guardian for the estate of
an individual who has been committed to a state institution; and
(2) the estate of the individual does not exceed three hundred
dollars ($300);
the attorney general shall represent the individual in securing the
appointment of a guardian for the individual's estate.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
IC 12-24-10-2
Petition; appointment
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.
(2) Another individual employed by the state institution in an
administrative capacity.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
IC 12-24-10-3
Filing of application for appointment
Sec. 3. An application for the appointment of a guardian under
this chapter must be filed in the circuit or superior court in the county
in which the state institution is located.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
IC 12-24-10-4
Fees or costs not to be charged
Sec. 4. Fees or costs may not be charged in a proceeding under
this chapter, including a fee for the guardian or the attorney for the
guardian.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
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