§ 12-19-1-19 — Persons who may be designated under IC 12-19-1-18; costs of appointment proceedings

(a) A responsible person approved under
section 18 of this chapter preferably must be a relative or friend of
good moral character whose interest is limited to the well-being of the
applicant or recipient. However, the responsible person may not be any
of the following:
(1) An employee of the county office.
(2) The superintendent of a county home.
(3) A person directly or indirectly financially connected with a
health facility or an institution giving care to the recipient.
(4) A person directly or indirectly connected with the operation of
a health facility or an institution giving care to the recipient.
(b) Costs may not be charged by a person or public official in
proceedings concerning the appointment of a responsible person under
section 18 of this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-11(c), (d).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.171; P.L.5-1993, SEC.184; P.L.146-2008, SEC.405; P.L.44-2009, SEC.26.