Indiana § 33-23-18-4 - Duties of an assessor

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§ 33-23-18-4. Duties of an assessor

Sec. 4. (a) An assessor selected to evaluate an adult who may be a qualified adult shall:

(1) conduct an appropriate psychological evaluation of the adult;

(2) recommend whether the adult would likely benefit from participation in the referral program; and

(3) explain, in detail, the reason for the recommendation.

The evaluation, recommendation, and explanation shall be submitted to the court in writing, with the recommendation being submitted on a sheet separate from the evaluation and explanation.

(b) The evaluation and explanation are confidential. The recommendation is a public record unless ordered sealed by the court.

(c) The state may pay the costs of the assessment under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.205-2023, SEC.27.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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