29-3.5-2-4. Special Jurisdiction
Sec. 4. (a) A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under section 3(1) through 3(3) of this chapter has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (1) Appoint a temporary guardian in an emergency as permitted by IC 29-3-3-4 for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days for a respondent who is physically present […]
29-3.5-2-5. Duration of the Jurisdiction of a Court That Appoints a Guardian or Issues a Protective Order
Sec. 5. Except as otherwise provided in section 4 of this chapter, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms. As added […]
29-3.5-2-6. Courts Authorized to Decline Exercising Jurisdiction Upon Determining That the Courts of Another State Are the More Appropriate Forum
Sec. 6. (a) A court of this state having jurisdiction under section 3 of this chapter to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. (b) If a court of this state […]
29-3.5-2-7. Authorized Responses to a Determination That Jurisdiction Has Been Acquired Because of Unjustifiable Conduct
Sec. 7. (a) If at any time a court of this state determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the court may: (1) decline to exercise jurisdiction; (2) exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety, […]
29-3.5-2-8. Notice Requirements When Another State Is the Respondent’s Home State
Sec. 8. If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent’s home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this state, notice of the petition must be […]
29-3.5-2-9. Rules Concerning Proceedings Filed in Two States
Sec. 9. Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in this state under section 4(a)(1) or 4(a)(2) of this chapter, if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in this […]
29-3-14-13. Reporting of Abuse or Neglect
Sec. 13. A person who: (1) receives a copy of a supported decision making agreement; or (2) is aware of the existence of a supported decision making agreement; and reasonably believes that an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited must report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to adult protective services or another authorized […]
29-3.5-1-1. Citation
Sec. 1. This article may be cited as the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act. As added by P.L.178-2011, SEC.10.
29-3.5-1-2. Definitions
Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this article: (1) “Adult” means either of the following: (A) An individual who has attained eighteen (18) years of age. (B) An emancipated minor who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age. (2) “Conservator” means a guardian (as defined in IC 29-3-1-6). (3) “Guardian” has the meaning […]
29-3.5-1-3. Foreign Countries Treated as States
Sec. 3. A court of this state may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this article. As added by P.L.178-2011, SEC.10.