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IN Code § 12-10-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-9. Duty to Report Endangered Adult

Sec. 9. (a) An individual who believes or has reason to believe that another individual is an endangered adult shall make a report under this chapter.(b) If an individual is required to make a report under this chapter in the individual's capacity as a member of the staff of a medical or other public or private institution, school, hospital, facility, or agency, the individual shall immediately notify the individual in charge of the institution, school, hospital, facility, or agency, or the individual's designated agent, who also becomes responsible to report or cause a report to be made.(c) This section does not relieve an individual of the obligation to report on the individual's own behalf, unless a report has already been made to the best of the individual's belief.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 4-28-5-6.5(a); subsection (b) formerly 4-28-5-6.5(b) part; subsection (c) formerly 4-28-5-6.5(b) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-10. Reports; Communication; Contents

Sec. 10. (a) Each endangered adult report made under this chapter shall be communicated immediately to at least one (1) of the following:(1) The adult protective services unit.(2) A law enforcement agency.(3) The division by telephone on the statewide toll free telephone number established under section 12 of this chapter.(b) A law enforcement agency that receives an endangered adult report shall immediately communicate the report to the adult protective services unit and the unit shall notify the division of the report.(c) Reports must include as much of the following information as is known:(1) The name, age, and address of the endangered adult.(2) The names and addresses of family members or other persons financially responsible for the endangered adult's care or other individuals who may be able to provide relevant information.(3) The apparent nature and extent of the alleged neglect, battery, or exploitation and the endangered adult's physical and mental condition.(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the reporter and the basis of the reporter's knowledge.(5) The name and address of the alleged offender.(6) Any other relevant information regarding the circumstances of the endangered adult.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-7.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.21-1996, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-11. Immunity From Civil and Criminal Liability; Privileged Information; Whistleblower Retaliation

Sec. 11. (a) A person, other than a person against whom a complaint concerning an endangered adult has been made, who in good faith:(1) makes or causes to be made a report required to be made under this chapter;(2) testifies or participates in any investigation or administrative or judicial proceeding on matters arising from the report;(3) makes or causes to be made photographs or x-rays of an endangered adult; or(4) discusses a report required to be made under this chapter with the division, the adult protective services unit, a law enforcement agency, or other appropriate agency;is immune from both civil and criminal liability arising from those actions.(b) An individual may not be excused from testifying before a court or grand jury concerning a report made under this chapter on the basis that the testimony is privileged information, unless the individual is an attorney, a physician, a clergyman, a husband, or a wife who is not required to testify under IC 34-46-3-1.(c) An employer may not discharge, demote, transfer, prepare a negative work performance evaluation, or reduce benefits, pay, or work privileges, or take any other action to retaliate against an employee who in good faith files a report under this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-8.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.102.
IN Code § 12-10-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-12. Toll Free Report Hotline; Establishment of Adult Protective Services Standards of Practice

Sec. 12. The division shall establish the following:(1) A statewide toll free telephone line continuously open to receive reports of suspected neglect, battery, or exploitation.(2) Standards of practice established with the concurrence of the prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana (IC 33-39-8-2) and governing the services provided by the adult protective services unit.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-9(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.153-2011, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-10-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-13. Records; Availability

Sec. 13. The division shall maintain the following:(1) Records on individuals that the division and adult protective services units have determined to be endangered adults and the protective services needed.(2) Records of agencies, persons, or institutions who are determined to have permitted neglect, battery, or exploitation of endangered adults.(3) Nonidentifying statistical records concerning unsubstantiated reports about endangered adults.The information maintained under this section shall be used solely for statistical purposes and must be available to law enforcement officials, state licensing agencies, and other officials and employees of municipal, county, and state government having a legitimate interest in the welfare of individuals who may be endangered adults or who have a legitimate interest in the operation of agencies or institutions providing care to individuals served under this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-9(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-14. Referral of Reports of Endangerment

Sec. 14. The division shall refer reports of neglect, battery, or exploitation to appropriate adult protective services units.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-9(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-15. Confidentiality of Reports; Exceptions

Sec. 15. Reports made under this chapter and any other information obtained, reports written, or photographs taken concerning the reports are confidential and may be made available only to the individuals authorized in section 13 of this chapter as determined necessary by the division:(1) for purposes of providing or monitoring protective services under this chapter;(2) with the consent of all parties named in the report; or(3) upon the issuance of a court order releasing the information.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-9(d).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.110-1996, SEC.3.
IN Code § 12-10-3-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-17. Response to Report of Endangered Adult in Licensed Health Facility

Sec. 17. If an adult protective services unit receives a report alleging that an individual who is a resident of a facility licensed under IC 16-28 is an endangered adult, the adult protective services unit shall immediately communicate the report to the state department of health under IC 16-28-4-1.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-10.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.77; P.L.281-2003, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-10-3-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-18. Timely Referral to Appropriate Responder

Sec. 18. If it appears that the immediate health or safety of an endangered adult is in danger, the division or adult protective services unit shall immediately refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency and shall assist the law enforcement agency as requested by that agency. In all other cases, referral to the appropriate adult protective services unit shall be made within five (5) working days after the receipt of a report.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-19. Court Jurisdiction

Sec. 19. The circuit and superior courts with jurisdiction in the county in which the alleged endangered adult resides have original and concurrent jurisdiction over a matter filed under this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-20. Protective Services Consented to by Endangered Adult and Interfered With by Another; Judicial Intervention

Sec. 20. If an endangered adult gives consent to receive protective services arranged by the division or adult protective services unit and another person interferes with the delivery of the services, the division or adult protective services unit may, through the prosecuting attorney's office of the county in which the endangered adult resides, petition the circuit or superior court for an order to do the following:(1) Enjoin the interference with the delivery of the services.(2) Implement the delivery of services the endangered adult has consented to receive.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-21. Involuntary Protective Services; Petition

Sec. 21. If an alleged endangered adult does not or is unable to consent to the receipt of protective services arranged by the division or the adult protective services unit or withdraws consent previously given, the adult protective services unit, either directly or through the prosecuting attorney's office in the county in which the endangered adult resides, may petition the court to require the alleged endangered adult to receive protective services. Any person upon consent of the adult protective services unit, may petition the court to require the alleged endangered adult to receive protective services. The petition must be under oath or affirmation and must include the following:(1) The name, age, and residence of the alleged endangered adult who is to receive protective services.(2) The nature of the problem or reason for the filing of the petition for protective order.(3) The name and address of the petitioner and the name and address of the person or organization that may be required to complete the court ordered protective services. If the petitioner is an organization, the petition must contain information concerning the title and authority of the individual filing on behalf of that organization.(4) Certification that:(A) notice of the petition has been given to the alleged endangered adult, the alleged endangered adult's attorney, if any, or the alleged endangered adult's next of kin or guardian, if any; and(B) section 21.5 of this chapter regarding notice to the alleged endangered adult's next of kin has been complied with.If notice has not been given, a description of the attempts to give notice shall be given.(5) The name and address of the individuals most closely related by blood or marriage to the alleged endangered adult, if known.(6) A description of the proposed protective services to be provided.(7) A statement that the adult protective services unit has been notified and consented to the petition if the petitioner is not the adult protective services unit.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(d).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.110-1996, SEC.4; P.L.272-1999, SEC.28.
IN Code § 12-10-3-21.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-21.5. Notice of Petition

Sec. 21.5. Before a petition for:(1) a protective order under section 21 of this chapter; or(2) an emergency protective order under section 28 of this chapter;of this chapter is filed, the petitioner must attempt to give actual notice of the petition to the alleged endangered adult's next of kin, if any. However, if the alleged endangered adult's next of kin cannot be located, notice to the last known address of the next of kin must be sent by certified mail on the same date that the petition is filed.As added by P.L.110-1996, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-10-3-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-22. Hearing; Counsel

Sec. 22. At a hearing at which a court determines whether an endangered adult should be required to receive protective services, the endangered adult is entitled to the following:(1) To be represented by counsel.(2) To have the court appoint counsel for the endangered adult if the court determines the endangered adult is indigent.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(e).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-23. Mandatory Protective Services; Grounds

Sec. 23. The court may require an individual to receive protective services only if the court finds, after a hearing, that the individual:(1) is an endangered adult;(2) is in need of protective services; and(3) lacks the ability to make an informed decision concerning the endangered adult's need for protective services.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(f).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-24. Protective Services Order; Stipulations

Sec. 24. If, after a hearing, the court determines that an endangered adult should be required to receive protective services, the court shall issue a protective services order. The order must stipulate the following:(1) The objectives of the protective services order.(2) The least restrictive protective services necessary to attain the objectives of the protective services order that the endangered adult must receive.(3) The duration during which the endangered adult must receive the protective services.(4) That the adult protective services unit or other person designated by the court shall do the following:(A) Provide or arrange for the provision of the protective services ordered by the court.(B) Petition the court to modify or terminate the protective services order if:(i) the protective services ordered by the court have not been effective in attaining the objectives of the protective services order;(ii) the physical or mental health of the endangered adult is no longer in danger and the termination of the protective services order will not be likely to place the endangered adult's physical or mental health in danger; or(iii) the endangered adult has consented to receive the protective services ordered by the court.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(g).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-25. Modification or Termination of Protective Services Order; Motion

Sec. 25. The court may modify or terminate a protective services order upon its own motion or upon the motion of any of the following:(1) The endangered adult.(2) The endangered adult's guardian, custodian, or guardian ad litem.(3) The adult protective services unit.(4) Any person providing services to the endangered adult under the protective services order.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(h).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-26. Continuing Jurisdiction Hearing; Necessary Findings

Sec. 26. Every six (6) months after the date of the original protective services order or more often if ordered by the court, the adult protective services unit shall petition the court to hold a hearing on the question of continuing jurisdiction. For jurisdiction to continue, the court must find one (1) of the following:(1) That the objectives of the order have not been attained, but that there is a reasonable probability that the objectives will be attained if the order is continued with or without modifications.(2) That the objectives of the order have been attained, but that termination of the order will likely place the endangered adult's physical or mental health in danger.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(i).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-27. Orders Protecting or Implementing Delivery of Protective Services

Sec. 27. The court may issue an order to:(1) enjoin a person from interference with the delivery of a protective service ordered under section 24 of this chapter; or(2) direct a person to take actions to implement the delivery of the protective services ordered under section 24 of this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(j).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.77-1992, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-10-3-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-29. Immunity of Division or Unit Personnel From Civil or Criminal Liability

Sec. 29. An officer, agency, or employee of the division or adult protective services unit who performs duties in good faith under this chapter in rendering care to an endangered adult is immune from both civil and criminal liability arising from acts or omissions in rendering the service or care to the endangered adult.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-12.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-29.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-29.5. Appointment as Representative of Endangered Adult

Sec. 29.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an adult protective services unit or a staff member of the adult protective services unit may not be designated as:(1) a personal representative;(2) a health care representative;(3) a guardian;(4) a guardian ad litem; or(5) any other type of representative;for an endangered adult.(b) The:(1) county prosecutor in the county in which the adult protective services unit is located; or(2) head of the governmental entity if the adult protective services unit is operated by a governmental entity;may give written permission for an adult protective services unit or a staff member of the adult protective services unit to be designated as a representative described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(5).As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.109-2015, SEC.31.
IN Code § 12-10-3-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-30. Annual Report

Sec. 30. The division shall report to the general assembly before February 2 of each year concerning the division's activities under this chapter during the preceding calendar year. The report must include the recommendations of the division relating to the need for continuing care of endangered adults under this chapter and must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-13.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.21-1996, SEC.5; P.L.28-2004, SEC.89.
IN Code § 12-10-3-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-31. Persons Not Needing Protective Services

Sec. 31. An individual is not in need of protective services under this chapter:(1) solely for the reason that the individual is being provided spiritual treatment in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing instead of specified medical treatment; and(2) if the individual would not be considered to be an endangered adult if the individual were receiving the medical treatment.As added by P.L.77-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-5.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 5.5. Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care Disclosure|12-10-5.5-1. "Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Alzheimer's and dementia special care" means care provided to a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a related disorder, or dementia who resides in a health facility or a housing with services establishment that:(1) locks, secures, segregates, or provides a special program or special unit for residents with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders, or dementia; and(2) advertises, markets, or promotes the health facility as providing Alzheimer's care services, dementia care services, or both.As added by P.L.106-1997, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.48-2021, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-10-5.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 5.5. Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care Disclosure|12-10-5.5-2. "Health Facility" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "health facility" means a facility that is licensed under or subject to IC 16-28.As added by P.L.106-1997, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-5.5-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 5.5. Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care Disclosure|12-10-5.5-2.5. "Housing With Services Establishment" Defined

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "housing with services establishment" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-15-3.As added by P.L.48-2021, SEC.3.