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.
29-3-14-1. “Supported Decision Making”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “supported decision making” refers to the process of supporting and accommodating an adult in the decision making process to make, communicate, and effectuate life decisions, without impeding the self-determination of the adult. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3.5-1-4. Interstate Communications Between Courts
Sec. 4. (a) A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the court shall make a record of the communication. (b) Courts may communicate concerning […]
29-3-14-2. “Supported Decision Making Agreement”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “supported decision making agreement” means a document that outlines the decision making supports and accommodations the adult chooses to receive from one (1) or more supporters. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3.5-1-5. Requests of Out-of-State Courts
Sec. 5. (a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding in this state, a court of this state may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following: (1) Hold an evidentiary hearing. (2) Order a person in that state to produce or give evidence pursuant to procedures of that state. (3) […]
29-3-14-3. “Supporter”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “supporter” means a person at least eighteen (18) years of age who has voluntarily agreed to assist an adult in the decision making process as outlined in the adult’s supported decision making agreement. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3.5-1-6. Testimony of Out-of-State Witnesses
Sec. 6. (a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of witnesses who are located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the […]
29-3-14-4. Supported Decision Making Agreements; Execution and Revocation
Sec. 4. (a) An adult may not enter into a supported decision making agreement unless the adult: (1) enters into the agreement voluntarily and without coercion or undue influence; and (2) understands the nature and effect of the agreement. (b) An adult may make, change, or revoke a supported decision making agreement even if the […]