Ind. Code ch. 12-24-10

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Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-19-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-19-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-19-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-19-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.

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