Section 12-19-1-19 - Persons who may be designated under IC 12-19-1-18; costs of appointment proceedings(a) A responsible person approved under section 18 of this chapter preferably must be a relative or friend of good moral character whose interest is limited to the well-being of the applicant or recipient. However, the responsible person may not be any of the following:(1) An employee of the county office.(2) The superintendent of a county home.(3) A person directly or indirectly financially connected with a health facility or an institution giving care to the recipient.(4) A person directly or indirectly connected with the operation of a health facility or an institution giving care to the recipient.(b) Costs may not be charged by a person or public official in proceedings concerning the appointment of a responsible person under section 18 of this chapter.Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-11(c), (d).
As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L. 4-1993, SEC.171; P.L. 5-1993, SEC.184; P.L. 146-2008, SEC.405; P.L. 44-2009, SEC.26.