Indiana § 12-24-10-2 - Petition; appointment
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 12-24-10-2 — Petition; appointment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-24-10-2. Petition; appointment
Sec. 2. Upon presentation of a petition for the appointment of a guardian, the court may appoint either of the following as the guardian of the individual's estate:
(1) The superintendent of the state institution to which the individual has been committed.
(2) Another individual employed by the state institution in an administrative capacity.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-19-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 12-24-10-2
What does Indiana Code § 12-24-10-2 cover?
Section 12-24-10-2 ("Petition; appointment") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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