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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 […]

29-3.5-2-1. Considerations in Determining Jurisdiction

Sec. 1. In determining under section 3 of this chapter and IC 29-3.5-3-1(d) whether a respondent has a significant connection with a particular state, the court shall consider: (1) the location of the respondent’s family and other persons required to be notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding; (2) the length of time the respondent […]

29-3-14-5. Supporter Responsibilities; Prohibited Acts

Sec. 5. (a) A supporter must: (1) support the will and preference of the adult, and not the supporter’s opinion of the adult’s best interests; (2) act honestly, diligently, and in good faith; (3) act within the scope set forth in the adult’s supported decision making agreement; (4) avoid conflicts of interest; and (5) notify […]

29-3-14-6. Communication of a Request or Decision

Sec. 6. A request or decision made or communicated with the assistance of a supporter in conformity with this chapter shall be recognized as the request or decision of the adult for the purposes of any provision of law. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.

29-3-14-7. Supported Decision Making Agreements; Requirements

Sec. 7. (a) A supported decision making agreement must: (1) name at least one (1) supporter; (2) describe the decision making assistance that each supporter may provide to the adult and how supporters may work together; and (3) if appropriate, be executed by the adult’s guardian. (b) A supported decision making agreement may: (1) appoint […]

29-3-14-9. Termination of Supported Decision Making Agreements

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in the supported decision making agreement, a supported decision making agreement terminates in the following situations: (1) The adult subject of the supported decision making agreement dies. (2) The adult subject of the supported decision making agreement revokes the agreement under section 8 of this chapter. (3) The named […]

29-3-14-10. Presumption of Validity

Sec. 10. A supported decision making agreement that complies with section 7 of this chapter is presumed valid. A party may rely on the presumption of validity unless the party has actual knowledge that the supported decision making agreement was not validly executed. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.

29-3-14-11. Immunity; Exception

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who, in good faith, relies on an authorization in a supported decision making agreement or who, in good faith, declines to honor an authorization in a supported decision making agreement is not subject to civil or criminal liability or to discipline for unprofessional conduct. […]

29-3-14-12. Meaning and Effect of Supported Decision Making Agreement

Sec. 12. The meaning and effect of a supported decision making agreement is determined by the law of the jurisdiction in which the supported decision making agreement was executed, unless the supported decision making agreement provides otherwise. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.