Neglect, abuse, or maltreatment of a patient in a state institution; penalty

Ind. Code § 12-24-17-3
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Sec. 3. A person who: (1) neglects, when the person has a duty of care; (2) abuses; or (3) maltreats; an individual with a mental illness or an individual with a developmental disability under the care of a state institution commits a Class B misdemeanor. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1-2(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.6-1995, SEC.20; P.L.99-2007, SEC.120.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/12Fetched: 10/17/2026

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