§ 16-36-7-18 — "Observe"

Indiana § 16-36-7-18

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 36: MEDICAL CONSENT
• Ch. 7: Health Care Advance Directives

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(a) As used in this chapter and with respect
to interactions between a declarant and a witness, "observe" means to
perceive another's actions or expressions of intent through the senses
of eyesight or hearing, or both. A person is able to observe another's
actions or expressions of intent even if the person uses technology or
learned skills to:
(1) assist the person's capabilities of eyesight or hearing, or both;
or
(2) compensate for an impairment of the person's capabilities of
eyesight or hearing, or both.
(b) As used in this chapter and with respect to interactions between
a declarant and a notarial officer, "observe" means that the notarial
officer is able to see and hear, in real time, the declarant's actions and
expressions of intent either in the declarant's physical presence or
through audiovisual communication as defined in IC 33-42-0.5-5.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.