Indiana § 29-3-1-7.8 "Less restrictive alternatives"

Indiana Statutes

§ 29-3-1-7.8 — "Less restrictive alternatives"

Indiana § 29-3-1-7.8

Art. 3GUARDIANSHIPS AND PROTECTIVE

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Ind. Code § 29-3-1-7.8 (2026).

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(a)"Less restrictive alternatives" means an approach to meeting a person's needs that restricts fewer rights of the person than would the appointment of the guardian.

(b)Less restrictive alternatives may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1)A supported decision making agreement (as defined in IC 29-3-14-2).

(2)Appropriate technological assistance.

(3)The appointment of a representative payee.

(4)The appointment of a health care representative (as defined in IC 16-36-1-2).

(5)The creation of a power of attorney (as defined in IC 30-5-2-7).

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8. (a) "Less restrictive alternatives" means an
approach to meeting a person's needs that restricts fewer rights of the
person than would the appointment of the guardian.
(b) Less restrictive alternatives may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
(1) A supported decision making agreement (as defined in IC 29-3-14-2).
(2) Appropriate technological assistance.
(3) The appointment of a representative payee.
(4) The appointment of a health care representative (as defined in
IC 16-36-1-2).
(5) The creation of a power of attorney (as defined in IC 30-5-2-7).