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IN Code § 12-10-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Aging Services|12-10-1-2. Purpose

Sec. 2. The purpose of the bureau is to assist the constantly increasing number of aged in:(1) maintaining self-sufficiency and personal well-being with the dignity to which the years of labor entitle the person; and(2) realizing the aged person's maximum potential as a creative and productive individual.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-3(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Aging Services|12-10-1-3. Administration of Programs

Sec. 3. The bureau shall administer the following programs:(1) The federal Older Americans Act under IC 12-9.1-4-1.(2) Area agencies on aging services under this article.(3) Adult protective services under IC 12-10-3.(4) Room and board assistance and assistance to residents in county homes under IC 12-10-6.(5) Adult guardianship program under IC 12-10-7.(6) Community and home options for the elderly and individuals with a disability under IC 12-10-10.(7) Long term care advocacy under IC 12-10-13.(8) Nutrition services and home delivered meals.(9) Title III B supportive services.(10) Title III D in-home services.(11) Aging programs under the Social Services Block Grant.(12) United States Department of Agriculture elderly feeding program.(13) Title V senior employment.(14) PASARR under older adult services.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-3(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.24-1997, SEC.20; P.L.243-2003, SEC.10; P.L.141-2006, SEC.39; P.L.99-2007, SEC.59; P.L.32-2021, SEC.27.
IN Code § 12-10-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Aging Services|12-10-1-4. Duties

Sec. 4. The bureau shall perform the following duties:(1) Provide a comprehensive and coordinated service system for Indiana's aging population, giving high priority to those individuals in greatest need.(2) Conduct studies and research into the needs and problems of the aging.(3) Ensure participation by the aging in the planning and operation of all phases of the system.(4) Provide a focal point for advocacy, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of programs for the aging and the aged.(5) Provide for the performance of any other functions required by regulations established under the Older Americans Act (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.).(6) Function as the sole state agency to develop a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of the aged.(7) Evaluate programs, services, and facilities for the aged and determine the extent to which those programs, services, and facilities meet the needs of the aged.(8) Coordinate programs, services, and facilities furnished for the aged by state agencies and make recommendations regarding those programs, services, and facilities to the governor and the general assembly.(9) Receive and disburse federal money made available for providing services to the aged or related purposes.(10) Administer any state plan for the aging required by federal law.(11) Provide consultation and assistance to communities and groups developing local services for the aged.(12) Promote community education regarding the problems of the aged through institutes, publications, radio, television, and the press.(13) Cooperate with agencies of the federal government in studies and conferences designed to examine the needs of the aged and prepare programs and facilities to meet those needs.(14) Establish and maintain information and referral sources throughout Indiana when not provided by other agencies.(15) Act, in accordance with regulations established under the Older Americans Act (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.), as the agent for providing state money to the area agencies on aging designated in each planning and service region in Indiana.(16) Initiate, evaluate, and provide assistance for improving programs in cooperation with all other state agencies having concerns or responsibility for the aged.(17) Conduct an annual conference on the problems of the aging and the aged.(18) Designate area agencies on aging in each planning and service region in Indiana.(19) Examine the needs of the aged and prepare programs and facilities to meet those needs.(20) Issue orders under IC 4-21.5-3-6 when necessary in accordance with section 7 of this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-4.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.153-2011, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-10-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Aging Services|12-10-1-5. Coordination of Services With Area Agencies

Sec. 5. In carrying out the bureau's duties under this chapter, the bureau shall coordinate service delivery with the area agencies on aging.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-5.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Aging Services|12-10-1-6. Area Agencies; Duties; Coverage Area Changes

Sec. 6. (a) The area agencies on aging designated by the bureau in each planning and service region shall do the following:(1) Determine the needs and resources of the aged in the area.(2) Coordinate, in cooperation with other agencies or organizations in the area, region, district, or county, all programs and activities providing health, recreational, educational, or social services for the aged.(3) Secure local matching money from public and private sources to provide, improve, or expand the sources available to meet the needs of the aged.(4) Develop, in cooperation with the division and in accordance with the regulations of the commissioner of the federal Administration on Aging, an area plan for each planning and service area to provide for the following:(A) A comprehensive and coordinated system for the delivery of services needed by the aged in the area.(B) The collection and dissemination of information and referral sources.(C) The effective and efficient use of all resources meeting the needs of the aged.(D) The inauguration of new services and periodic evaluation of all programs and projects delivering services to the aged, with special emphasis on the low income and minority residents of the planning and service area.(E) The establishment, publication, and maintenance of a toll free telephone number to provide information, counseling, and referral services for the aged residents of the planning and service area.(5) Conduct case management (as defined in IC 12-10-10-1).(6) Perform any other functions required by regulations established under the Older Americans Act (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.).(b) The division shall pay the costs associated with the toll free telephone number required under subsection (a).(c) Changes may not be made to the designated coverage area of an area agency on aging until after the following:(1) The office of the secretary holds a public hearing in each county where the existing area agency on aging is operating to discuss the proposed changes and receive public comment.(2) One (1) year elapses from the date of the meeting held under subdivision (1).[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-6.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.150-1995, SEC.4; P.L.209-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-10-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Aging Services|12-10-1-7. Issuance of Citation for Violations; Requirements; Remedies; Considerations in Determination of Remedy

Sec. 7. (a) Upon a determination by the bureau that a provider has violated this article or a rule adopted under this article, the director shall issue a citation under IC 4-21.5-3-6 to the provider. The citation must state the following:(1) The nature of the violation.(2) The classification of the violation.(3) The corrective actions required of the provider to remedy the breach and to protect clients of the provider.(4) Any penalty imposed on the provider.(b) A person aggrieved by a citation issued under this section may request a review under IC 4-21.5-3-7. If a request for a hearing is not filed within the fifteen (15) day period, the determination contained in the citation is final.(c) The bureau may impose the following remedies for a violation of this article or a rule adopted under this article:(1) Issuance of an order for immediate correction of the violation.(2) Imposition of a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).(3) Suspension of new clients by the provider for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days.(4) Revocation of the provider's license or issuance of a probationary license.(5) A requirement that the provider comply with any plan of correction approved or directed by the division.(d) In determining appropriate remedies under this section for a violation, the bureau shall consider the following:(1) Whether the violation occurred for reasons beyond the provider's control.(2) Whether the provider has demonstrated that the provider has taken the appropriate steps to reasonably ensure that the violation will not recur.(3) The history of violations by the provider.(4) The effect of the violation on the client.(5) The degree of the violation.As added by P.L.153-2011, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-10-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Aging|12-10-2-1. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana state commission on aging established by this chapter.[1992 Revision Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Aging|12-10-2-2. Establishment of Commission

Sec. 2. The Indiana state commission on aging is established within the division.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-4(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Aging|12-10-2-3. Membership

Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of sixteen (16) members.(b) Not more than eight (8) members may be from the same political party. The members must be Indiana residents who are interested in the problems of the aging and the aged.(c) The governor shall appoint the members of the commission, using the following geographical distribution formula:(1) One (1) member from each congressional district.(2) The balance of the members appointed at large. However, not more than two (2) residents of the same county may be appointed as members of the commission.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 4-28-4-4(b) part; subsection (b) formerly 4-28-4-4(b) part; subsection (c) formerly 4-28-4-5(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Aging|12-10-2-4. Term of Office; Termination

Sec. 4. (a) The term of a member of the commission is four (4) years. The term of a member filling a vacancy is for the remainder of the unexpired term.(b) The term of a member of the commission expires July 1, but a member continues in office until a successor is appointed.(c) The governor may terminate the appointment of a member of the commission by notifying the member, the chairman of the commission, and the director.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 4-28-4-5(b) part; subsection (b) formerly 4-28-4-5(b) part; subsection (c) formerly 4-28-4-5(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Aging|12-10-2-5. Executive Committee; Election

Sec. 5. At its first meeting of each year, the commission shall elect a chairman, three (3) vice chairmen, and a secretary to serve for one (1) year. These officers are the executive committee of the commission.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-6.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Aging|12-10-2-6. Quorum

Sec. 6. (a) Nine (9) members of the commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission.(b) Approval by nine (9) members of the commission is required for any action to be taken by the commission.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-7 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Aging|12-10-2-7. Duties

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following:(1) Encourage the study and discussion of the problems of the aging and the aged.(2) Promote the organization of and officially recognize voluntary councils for the study and discussion of problems of the aging and the aged.(3) Assist the division in the development of a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of the aged.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-8.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Aging|12-10-2-8. Travel and Other Expenses; per Diem

Sec. 8. Each member of the commission, each consultant to the commission, and each member of any advisory council established by the commission is entitled to the following:(1) Reimbursement for official traveling expenses and other expenses, as provided in the state travel policy and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.(2) Salary per diem, as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b), for each day engaged in the official business of the commission.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-9.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-1. "Adult Protective Services Unit"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "adult protective services unit" refers to the entity with whom the division contracts to carry out the duties listed in section 8 of this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-5-1; 4-28-5-4.5 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.21-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-10-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-2. "Endangered Adult"

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), as used in this chapter, "endangered adult" means an individual who is:(1) at least eighteen (18) years of age;(2) incapable by reason of mental illness, intellectual disability, dementia, habitual drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, or other physical or mental incapacity of managing or directing the management of the individual's property or providing or directing the provision of self-care; and(3) harmed or threatened with harm as a result of:(A) neglect;(B) a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2; or(C) exploitation of the individual's personal services or property.(b) For purposes of IC 12-10-3-17, IC 35-42-2-1, IC 35-42-2-1.3, and IC 35-46-1-13, "endangered adult" means an individual who is:(1) at least eighteen (18) years of age;(2) incapable by reason of mental illness, intellectual disability, dementia, or other physical or mental incapacity of managing or directing the management of the individual's property or providing or directing the provision of self-care; and(3) harmed or threatened with harm as a result of:(A) neglect; or(B) battery.(c) An individual is not an endangered adult solely:(1) 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 if the individual would not be considered to be an endangered adult if the individual were receiving the medical treatment; or(2) on the basis of being physically unable to provide self care when appropriate care is being provided.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-2.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.77-1992, SEC.1; P.L.24-1997, SEC.21; P.L.281-2003, SEC.1; P.L.117-2015, SEC.17; P.L.65-2016, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-10-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-3. "Governmental Entity"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "governmental entity" means an office or a department that is under the direct supervision of a local elected official or a county office.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-3.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.36; P.L.5-1993, SEC.49.
IN Code § 12-10-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-4. "Life Threatening Emergency"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "life threatening emergency" means a situation in which:(1) a severe threat to the life or health of an endangered adult exists;(2) immediate care or treatment is required to alleviate that threat; and(3) the endangered adult is unable to provide or obtain the necessary care or treatment.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-3.5.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-5. "Protective Services"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "protective services" refers to available medical, psychiatric, residential, and social services that are necessary to protect the health or safety of an endangered adult.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-4.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-6. "Reason to Believe"

Sec. 6. For the purposes of this chapter, an individual has "reason to believe" that a particular adult is an endangered adult if the individual has been presented with evidence that, if presented to an individual of similar background and training, would cause the individual to believe that the adult is an endangered adult.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-4.5 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-7. Contracting for Services

Sec. 7. (a) The division shall provide coverage for the services required in each county under this chapter and may contract with:(1) a prosecuting attorney;(2) a prosecuting attorney to perform part of the services and a governmental entity qualified to perform the remainder of the services required; or(3) if a prosecuting attorney decides not to enter into a contract, a governmental entity qualified to provide the services required.(b) The contracts entered into by the division under this section must specify that the notification provisions described in sections 21(4) and 28(b)(5) of this chapter must be followed.(c) A prosecuting attorney who is contracted to provide services under this section may perform services under this chapter in accordance with subsection (d) and (e).(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), a prosecuting attorney who has contracted to provide services under this section may provide services in another county if:(1) the prosecuting attorney of the other county has not entered into a contract with the division to provide services; or(2) the prosecuting attorney of the other county requests the prosecuting attorney to provide services.(e) Services provided by a prosecuting attorney who is providing services in another county under this section may include the investigation of matters related to the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered adult. However, a prosecuting attorney who is providing services in another county under this section may not initiate any judicial proceeding (including seeking a temporary restraining order, an order for protection, or a similar order from a court) in the other county.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-5.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.110-1996, SEC.1; P.L.21-1996, SEC.3; P.L.116-2007, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-10-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-8. Duties of Adult Protective Services Unit Having Reason to Believe Individual Is Endangered Adult

Sec. 8. If the adult protective services unit has reason to believe that an individual is an endangered adult, the adult protective services unit shall do the following:(1) Investigate the complaint or cause the complaint to be investigated by a law enforcement or other agency and make a determination as to whether the individual reported is an endangered adult.(2) Upon a determination that an individual is an endangered adult under this chapter, do the following:(A) Initiate procedures that the adult protective services unit determines are necessary, based on an evaluation of the needs of the endangered adult, to protect the endangered adult.(B) Coordinate and cooperate with the division or other appropriate person to obtain protective services for the endangered adult, including the development of a plan in cooperation with the endangered adult, whereby the least restrictive protective services necessary to protect the endangered adult will be made available to the endangered adult.(C) Monitor the protective services provided the endangered adult to determine the effectiveness of the services.(D) Comply with the notification requirements described in sections 21(4) and 28(b)(5) of this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-6.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.110-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-10-3-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 3. Adult Protective Services|12-10-3-8.5. Reporting of Observed or Suspected Animal Cruelty, Abandonment, or Neglect

Sec. 8.5. (a) If, during an investigation under section 8 of this chapter, an adult protective services unit observes, or has reason to believe, that an animal is a victim of animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect, the adult protective services unit may make a report of the observed or suspected animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect to:(1) the local law enforcement agency; or(2) the local animal control officer.(b) The information provided in a report under subsection (a) must include the following:(1) A name and description of the animal and the animal's condition.(2) The name and contact number, if known, of the owner or custodian of the animal.(3) The address or location of the observed or suspected animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect.(4) The nature and apparent extent of the observed or suspected animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect.(c) This section does not impose a duty or obligation on the adult protective services unit to investigate known or suspected animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect.(d) An adult protective services unit that makes a report of an animal that may be a victim of animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect is immune from any civil or criminal liability unless the adult protective services unit made the report as a result of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.(e) The identity of any adult protective services unit that makes a report under this section is confidential.(f) This section does not expand or limit other laws concerning confidentiality requirements.As added by P.L.106-2018, SEC.1.