Indiana § 12-19-1-20 - Responsible persons; financial reports; termination of powers; use of assistance money received
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§ 12-19-1-20. Responsible persons; financial reports; termination of powers; use of assistance money received
Sec. 20. (a) A responsible person appointed under section 18 of this chapter shall make financial reports concerning the services provided by the responsible person at the time and in the manner prescribed by the court. A responsible person shall account to the court at least one (1) time every two (2) years. The court may make rules regulating the administration and accounting of money paid to a responsible person.
(b) The powers of a responsible person, other than the filing of a final account for the approval of the court, terminate on the appointment of a guardian for the recipient.
(c) Public assistance money received by a responsible person shall be used solely for the benefit of the recipient or the recipient's dependents.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-11(e), (f).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.63.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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