Indiana § 12-26-16-2 - Application of law governing guardianships
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§ 12-26-16-2. Application of law governing guardianships
Sec. 2. A guardianship established under section 1 of this chapter shall be established under the applicable Indiana law governing guardianships.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-11 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
IC 12-27ARTICLE 27. RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS BEING TREATED FOR MENTAL ILLNESS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Ch. 1.Application Ch. 2.Rights of Patients Ch. 3.Conditional Rights of Patients in Residential Settings Ch. 4.Seclusion and Restraint of Patients Ch. 5.Refusal of Treatment Ch. 6.Information Concerning Rights of Patients Ch. 7.Waiver of Rights Ch. 8.Remedies Ch. 9.Mental Health Ombudsman Program
IC 12-27-1Chapter 1. Application
12-27-1-1Patients receiving service or training from services providers 12-27-1-2Individuals receiving services or training under department of correction 12-27-1-3Private practitioners or other persons; election to be subject to article 12-27-1-4Rules
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 12-26-16-2
What does Indiana Code § 12-26-16-2 cover?
Section 12-26-16-2 ("Application of law governing guardianships") 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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