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.

29-3.5-1-4. 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 […]

29-3.5-1-5. 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) […]

29-3.5-1-6. 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 […]