CHAPTER 2. DEFINITIONS
IC 12-7-2
Chapter 2. Definitions
IC 12-7-2-1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)
IC 12-7-2-1.3
Activities of daily living
Sec. 1.3. "Activities of daily living", for purposes of IC 12-10-10and IC 12-10-11.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-1.5.
As added by P.L.150-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.274-2003,SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-1.5
Administrator
Sec. 1.5. "Administrator", for purposes of:
(1) IC 12-10-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-15-1.5;and
(2) IC 12-24-17, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-24-17-1.
As added by P.L.74-1992, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2003, SEC.2.
IC 12-7-2-2
Adult protective services unit
Sec. 2. "Adult protective services unit", for purposes ofIC 12-10-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-3
Advance
Sec. 3. "Advance", for purposes of IC 12-20-25-41, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-41.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-3.3
Advisory committee
Sec. 3.3. "Advisory committee", for purposes of IC 12-15-35-51,has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-51.
As added by P.L.36-2009, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-4
Advocacy
Sec. 4. "Advocacy", for purposes of IC 12-28-1, has the meaningset forth in IC 12-28-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-5
Advocate
Sec. 5. "Advocate", for purposes of IC 12-26, refers to a personwho: (1) is a court appointed special advocate (as defined inIC 31-9-2-28); or
(2) is a guardian ad litem (as defined in IC 31-9-2-50).
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.48.
IC 12-7-2-6
AFDC
Sec. 6. "AFDC" refers to the Aid to Families with DependentChildren program.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-7
Affected agency
Sec. 7. "Affected agency", for purposes of IC 12-16-1, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-16-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-8
Aged
Sec. 8. "Aged", for purposes of IC 12-10-1 and IC 12-10-2, meansan individual who is at least sixty (60) years of age.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-9
Agency
Sec. 9. "Agency" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10-12, the meaning set forth inIC 12-10-12-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-12.7-2, the meaning set forth inIC 12-12.7-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-1992, SEC.3;P.L.93-2006, SEC.3.
IC 12-7-2-10
Alcohol abuse
Sec. 10. "Alcohol abuse", for purposes of IC 12-23, meansrepeated episodes of intoxication or drinking which impair health orinterfere with an individual's effectiveness on the job, at home, in thecommunity, or operating a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-11
Alcohol abuser
Sec. 11. "Alcohol abuser", for purposes of IC 12-23, means anindividual who has had repeated episodes of intoxication or drinkingwhich impair the individual's health or interfere with the individual'seffectiveness on the job, at home, in the community, or in operatinga motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-12
Alcohol and drug services program
Sec. 12. "Alcohol and drug services program", for purposes ofIC 12-23, means a service for a person:
(1) charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony; or
(2) against whom a:
(A) complaint for an infraction is filed; or
(B) judgment for an infraction is entered;
which provides intervention, education, referral, treatment, orrehabilitation, under the operation of a court or under privatecontract.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.168-2002, SEC.1;P.L.80-2003, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-13
Alcoholic
Sec. 13. "Alcoholic", for purposes of IC 12-23, means anindividual who chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beveragesto the extent that the individual:
(1) loses the power of self control with respect to the use ofalcoholic beverages; and
(2) becomes a menace to the public morals, health, safety, orwelfare of the members of society in general.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-14
Alcoholism
Sec. 14. "Alcoholism", for purposes of IC 12-23, means theabnormal condition which the effect of alcohol produces in analcoholic.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-14.3
Alzheimer's and dementia special care
Sec. 14.3. "Alzheimer's and dementia special care", for purposesof IC 12-10-5.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-5.5-1.
As added by P.L.106-1997, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-14.7
Ancillary services
Sec. 14.7. "Ancillary services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, hasthe meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-2.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.141-2006,SEC.11.
IC 12-7-2-15
Applicant
Sec. 15. "Applicant" means the following:
(1) For purposes of the following statutes, a person who hasapplied for assistance for the applicant or another person under
any of the following statutes:
(A) IC 12-10-6.
(B) IC 12-10-12.
(C) IC 12-13.
(D) IC 12-14.
(E) IC 12-15.
(F) IC 12-19.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-17-12, the meaning set forth inIC 12-17-12-1.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-17-13, the meaning set forth inIC 12-17-13-1.
(4) For the purposes of IC 12-17.2, a person who seeks a licenseto operate a child care center or child care home.
(5) For purposes of IC 31-27, a person who seeks a license tooperate a child caring institution, foster family home, grouphome, or child placing agency.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.4;P.L.81-1992, SEC.4; P.L.1-1993, SEC.68; P.L.61-1993, SEC.2;P.L.272-1999, SEC.6; P.L.145-2006, SEC.32.
IC 12-7-2-15.5
Appropriate and medically necessary
Sec. 15.5. "Appropriate and medically necessary", for purposes ofIC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-1.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-16
Approved postsecondary educational institution
Sec. 16. "Approved postsecondary educational institution" has themeaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-6(a).
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.153.
IC 12-7-2-17
Asset disregard
Sec. 17. "Asset disregard", for purposes of IC 12-15-39.6, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-15-39.6-10.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1997, SEC.5.
IC 12-7-2-18
Assistance
Sec. 18. "Assistance", for purposes of the following statutes,means money or services regardless of the source, paid or furnishedunder any of the following statutes:
(1) IC 12-10-6.
(2) IC 12-10-12.
(3) IC 12-13.
(4) IC 12-14.
(5) IC 12-15.
(6) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.7;
P.L.145-2006, SEC.33.
IC 12-7-2-18.3
Attendant care services
Sec. 18.3. "Attendant care services", for purposes ofIC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-3.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.141-2006,SEC.12.
IC 12-7-2-18.7
Automated teller machine
Sec. 18.7. "Automated teller machine", for purposes ofIC 12-13-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.2.
IC 12-7-2-19
Autism
Sec. 19. (a) "Autism", for purposes of IC 12-11-8, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-11-8-1.
(b) "Autism", for purposes of IC 12-11-1.1-6 and IC 12-28-4-13,refers to the characteristics of a neurological disorder that isdescribed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders, Fourth Edition, Washington, American PsychiatricAssociation, 1994, pages 70 and 71.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.41.
IC 12-7-2-20
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.99-2007, SEC.224.)
IC 12-7-2-20.5
Basic necessities
Sec. 20.5. "Basic necessities", for purposes of IC 12-20, includesthose services or items essential to meet the minimum standards ofhealth, safety, and decency, including the following:
(1) Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2.
(2) Clothing and footwear.
(3) Food.
(4) Shelter.
(5) Transportation to seek and accept employment on areasonable basis.
(6) Household essentials.
(7) Essential utility services.
(8) Other services or items the township trustee determines arenecessities.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.2.
IC 12-7-2-20.7
Basic services
Sec. 20.7. "Basic services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-4.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.141-2006,SEC.13.
IC 12-7-2-21
Blind
Sec. 21. "Blind" means the following:
(1) For purposes of the following statutes, the term refers to anindividual who has vision in the better eye with correctingglasses of 20/200 or less, or a disqualifying visual field defectas determined upon examination by an ophthalmologist oroptometrist who has been designated to make suchexaminations by the county office and approved by the divisionof family resources or by the division in the manner provided inany of the following statutes:
(A) IC 12-10-6.
(B) IC 12-10-12.
(C) IC 12-13.
(D) IC 12-14.
(E) IC 12-15.
(F) IC 12-19.
(2) For purposes of the following statutes, the term refers to anindividual who has a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less inthe individual's better eye with the best correction or a field ofvision that is not greater than twenty (20) degrees at its widestdiameter:
(A) IC 12-12-1.
(B) IC 12-12-3.
(C) IC 12-12-5.
(D) IC 12-12-6.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.17;P.L.5-1993, SEC.30; P.L.49-1997, SEC.41; P.L.272-1999, SEC.9;P.L.145-2006, SEC.34.
IC 12-7-2-22
Board
Sec. 22. "Board" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10-10 and IC 12-10-11, thecommunity and home options to institutional care for theelderly and disabled board established by IC 12-10-11-1.
(2) For purposes of 12-12-7-5, the meaning set forth inIC 12-12-7-5(a).
(3) For purposes of IC 12-15-35, the meaning set forth inIC 12-15-35-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.75-1992, SEC.2;P.L.20-1992, SEC.5; P.L.81-1992, SEC.5; P.L.1-1993, SEC.69;P.L.40-1994, SEC.6; P.L.104-1996, SEC.1; P.L.23-1996, SEC.10;P.L.24-1997, SEC.6; P.L.272-1999, SEC.10; P.L.145-2006, SEC.35.
IC 12-7-2-23 Body
Sec. 23. "Body", for purposes of IC 12-8-2, has the meaning setforth in IC 12-8-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-24
Bureau
Sec. 24. "Bureau" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10, the bureau of aging and in-homeservices established by IC 12-10-1-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-11, the bureau of developmentaldisabilities services established by IC 12-11-1.1-1.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-12, the rehabilitation services bureauof the division of disability and rehabilitative servicesestablished by IC 12-12-1-1.
(4) For purposes of IC 12-12.5, the bureau of qualityimprovement services established by IC 12-12.5-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.18;P.L.5-1993, SEC.31; P.L.1-1994, SEC.47; P.L.40-1994, SEC.7;P.L.272-1999, SEC.11; P.L.243-2003, SEC.1; P.L.141-2006,SEC.14; P.L.145-2006, SEC.36; P.L.1-2007, SEC.104.
IC 12-7-2-24.5
Buy-in program
Sec. 24.5. "Buy-in program", as used in IC 12-15-41, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-15-41-1.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.2.
IC 12-7-2-24.6
Caregiver
Sec. 24.6. "Caregiver", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means anindividual who is assigned by a provider the responsibility forsupervising a specific child in the care of the provider.
As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-24.7
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.255-2003, SEC.55.)
IC 12-7-2-24.8
Caretaker
Sec. 24.8. "Caretaker", for purposes of IC 12-10.5, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-10.5-1-1.
As added by P.L.274-2003, SEC.2.
IC 12-7-2-24.9
Case contact
Sec. 24.9. "Case contact", for purposes of IC 12-20-28-3, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-20-28-3(b).
As added by P.L.180-2005, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-25
Case management
Sec. 25. "Case management" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10-1 and IC 12-10-10, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-7-2-40.6 and IC 12-24-19, themeaning set forth in IC 12-24-19-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.8;P.L.150-1995, SEC.2.
IC 12-7-2-26
Center
Sec. 26. "Center", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a communitymental health center.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-26.1
Center for independent living
Sec. 26.1. "Center for independent living", for purposes ofIC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-1.
As added by P.L.151-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.272-1999,SEC.12.
IC 12-7-2-26.5
Chemical test
Sec. 26.5. "Chemical test", for purposes of IC 12-23-14, means ananalysis of an individual's:
(1) blood;
(2) breath;
(3) hair;
(4) sweat;
(5) saliva;
(6) urine; or
(7) other bodily substance;
to determine the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance (asdefined in IC 35-48-1-9).
As added by P.L.168-2002, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.108-2010,SEC.3.
IC 12-7-2-27
Chief magistrate
Sec. 27. "Chief magistrate", for purposes of IC 12-28-3, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-28-3-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-28
Child
Sec. 28. "Child" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-17.2, an individual who is less thaneighteen (18) years of age. (2) For purposes of IC 12-26, the meaning set forth inIC 31-9-2-13(d).
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.6and P.L.81-1992, SEC.6; P.L.1-1993, SEC.70; P.L.1-1997, SEC.49;P.L.34-2001, SEC.1; P.L.70-2004, SEC.2; P.L.145-2006, SEC.37.
IC 12-7-2-28.1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)
IC 12-7-2-28.2
Child care
Sec. 28.2. "Child care", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means aservice that provides for the care, health, safety, and supervision ofa child's social, emotional, and educational growth.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.7 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.7. Amendedby P.L.1-1993, SEC.71; P.L.145-2006, SEC.38.
IC 12-7-2-28.4
Child care center
Sec. 28.4. "Child care center", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, meansa nonresidential building where at least one (1) child receives childcare from a provider:
(1) while unattended by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian;
(2) for regular compensation; and
(3) for more than four (4) hours but less than twenty-four (24)hours in each of ten (10) consecutive days per year, excludingintervening Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.8; P.L.81-1992, SEC.8. Amended byP.L.1-1993, SEC.72; P.L.136-1993, SEC.1; P.L.1-1994, SEC.48;P.L.247-2001, SEC.4.
IC 12-7-2-28.6
Child care home
Sec. 28.6. (a) "Child care home", for purposes of IC 12-17.2,means a residential structure in which at least six (6) children (notincluding the children for whom the provider is a parent, stepparent,guardian, custodian, or other relative or any child who is at leastfourteen (14) years of age and does not require child care) at anytime receive child care from a provider:
(1) while unattended by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian;
(2) for regular compensation; and
(3) for more than four (4) hours but less than twenty-four (24)hours in each of ten (10) consecutive days per year, excludingintervening Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
(b) The term includes:
(1) a class I child care home; and
(2) a class II child care home.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.9 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.9. Amendedby P.L.1-1993, SEC.73; P.L.136-1993, SEC.2; P.L.124-2007, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-28.8
Child care ministry
Sec. 28.8. "Child care ministry", for purposes of IC 12-17.2,means child care operated by a church or religious ministry that is areligious organization exempt from federal income taxation underSection 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.10 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.10.Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.74.
IC 12-7-2-28.9
Child care program
Sec. 28.9. "Child care program", for purposes of IC 12-17.2-3.5,has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.2-3.5-1.2.
As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.2.
IC 12-7-2-29
Child caring institution
Sec. 29. "Child caring institution", for purposes of section 82(3)of this chapter and IC 12-26, means an institution that:
(1) operates under a license issued under IC 31-27;
(2) provides for delivery of mental health services that areappropriate to the needs of the individual; and
(3) complies with the rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by thedepartment of child services.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.11;P.L.81-1992, SEC.11; P.L.1-1993, SEC.75; P.L.61-1993, SEC.3;P.L.145-2006, SEC.39.
IC 12-7-2-30
Child in need of services
Sec. 30. "Child in need of services", for purposes of the followingstatutes, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-34-1-1 throughIC 31-34-1-9:
(1) IC 12-13.
(2) IC 12-14.
(3) IC 12-15.
(4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.50;P.L.145-2006, SEC.40.
IC 12-7-2-31
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)
IC 12-7-2-31.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.234-2005, SEC.192.)
IC 12-7-2-31.6
Repealed (Repealed by P.L.234-2005, SEC.192.)
IC 12-7-2-32
Child welfare services
Sec. 32. "Child welfare services", for purposes of the followingstatutes, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-19.5:
(1) IC 12-13.
(2) IC 12-14.
(3) IC 12-15.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.41;P.L.146-2008, SEC.375.
IC 12-7-2-33
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.61-1993, SEC.67.)
IC 12-7-2-33.5
Chronically medically dependent
Sec. 33.5. "Chronically medically dependent" for purposes ofIC 12-15-36, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-36-2.
As added by P.L.76-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-33.6
Coalition
Sec. 33.6. "Coalition", for purposes of IC 12-18-8, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-18-8-1.
As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-33.7
Class I child care home
Sec. 33.7. (a) As used in this chapter, "class I child care home"means a child care home that serves any combination of full-time andpart-time children, not to exceed at any one (1) time twelve (12)children plus three (3) children during the school year only who areenrolled in at least grade 1. Except as provided inIC 12-17.2-5-6.3(b), the addition of three (3) school age children maynot occur during a break in the school year that exceeds four (4)weeks.
(b) A child:
(1) for whom a provider of care in the child care home is aparent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative andwho is at least seven (7) years of age; or
(2) who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and does notrequire child care;
shall not be counted in determining whether the child care home iswithin the limit set forth in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.106-1996,SEC.1; P.L.247-2001, SEC.5; P.L.124-2007, SEC.2.
IC 12-7-2-33.8 Class II child care home
Sec. 33.8. (a) As used in this chapter, "class II child care home"means a child care home that serves more than twelve (12) childrenbut not more than any combination of sixteen (16) full-time andpart-time children at any one (1) time.
(b) A child:
(1) for whom a provider of care in the child care home is aparent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative andwho is at least seven (7) years of age; or
(2) who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and does notrequire child care;
shall not be counted in determining whether the child care home iswithin the limit set forth in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.124-2007,SEC.3.
IC 12-7-2-33.9
Clean claim
Sec. 33.9. (a) "Clean claim", for purposes of IC 12-15-13, exceptfor IC 12-15-13-1 and IC 12-15-13-1.5, has the meaning set forth inIC 12-15-13-0.5.
(b) "Clean claim", for purposes of IC 12-15-13-1 andIC 12-15-13-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-13-0.6.
As added by P.L.107-1996, SEC.1 and P.L.257-1996, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-34
Commission
Sec. 34. "Commission" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10-2, the meaning set forth inIC 12-10-2-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-11-7, the meaning set forth inIC 12-11-7-1.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-12-2, the meaning set forth inIC 12-12-2-1.
(4) For purposes of IC 12-13-14, the meaning set forth inIC 12-13-14-1.
(5) For purposes of IC 12-21-6.5, the meaning set forth inIC 12-21-6.5-1.
(6) For purposes of IC 12-28-1, the meaning set forth inIC 12-28-1-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-1995, SEC.4;P.L.2-1997, SEC.29; P.L.12-2006, SEC.1; P.L.181-2006, SEC.50;P.L.1-2007, SEC.105.
IC 12-7-2-34.2
Commissioner
Sec. 34.2. "Commissioner", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-1.5.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-35
Committee
Sec. 35. "Committee" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-8-3, the meaning set forth inIC 12-8-3-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-15-33, the meaning set forth inIC 12-15-33-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.44;P.L.42-1995, SEC.5; P.L.107-2005, SEC.1; P.L.1-2007, SEC.106.
IC 12-7-2-36
Community action agency
Sec. 36. "Community action agency", for purposes ofIC 12-14-23, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-14-23-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-37
Community and home care services
Sec. 37. "Community and home care services", for purposes ofIC 12-10-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-38
Community mental health center
Sec. 38. "Community mental health center" means a program ofservices that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is approved by the division of mental health and addiction.
(2) Is organized for the purpose of providing multiple servicesfor persons with mental illness or a chronic addictive disorder.
(3) Is operated by one (1) of the following or any combinationof the following:
(A) A city, a town, a county, or another political subdivisionof Indiana.
(B) An agency of the state.
(C) An agency of the United States.
(D) A political subdivision of another state.
(E) A hospital owned or operated by a unit of governmentdescribed in clauses (A) through (D).
(F) A building authority organized for the purpose ofconstructing facilities to be leased to units of government.
(G) A corporation incorporated under IC 23-7-1.1 (before itsrepeal August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17.
(H) A nonprofit corporation incorporated in another state.
(I) A university or college.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.35;P.L.40-1994, SEC.9; P.L.215-2001, SEC.24.
IC 12-7-2-39
Community mental retardation and other developmentaldisabilities centers Sec. 39. "Community mental retardation and other developmentaldisabilities centers", for purposes of IC 12-29 (except as provided inIC 12-29-3-6), means a program of services that meets the followingconditions:
(1) Is approved by the division of disability and rehabilitativeservices.
(2) Is organized for the purpose of providing multiple servicesfor persons with developmental disabilities.
(3) Is operated by one (1) of the following or any combinationof the following:
(A) A city, a town, a county, or another political subdivisionof Indiana.
(B) An agency of the state.
(C) An agency of the United States.
(D) A political subdivision of another state.
(E) A hospital owned or operated by a unit of governmentdescribed in clauses (A) through (D).
(F) A building authority organized for the purpose ofconstructing facilities to be leased to units of government.
(G) A corporation incorporated under IC 23-7-1.1 (before itsrepeal August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17.
(H) A nonprofit corporation incorporated in another state.
(I) A university or college.
(4) Is accredited for the services provided by one (1) of thefollowing organizations:
(A) The Commission on Accreditation of RehabilitationFacilities (CARF), or its successor.
(B) The Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports forPeople with Disabilities, or its successor.
(C) The Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthcareOrganizations (JCAHO), or its successor.
(D) The National Commission on Quality Assurance, or itssuccessor.
(E) An independent national accreditation organizationapproved by the secretary.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.36;P.L.4-1993, SEC.19; P.L.5-1993, SEC.32; P.L.1-1994, SEC.49;P.L.24-1997, SEC.7; P.L.64-2002, SEC.2; P.L.141-2006, SEC.15.
IC 12-7-2-40
Community residential program
Sec. 40. "Community residential program", for purposes ofIC 12-22-2, refers to the programs described in IC 12-22-2-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.13.
IC 12-7-2-40.2
Community spouse
Sec. 40.2. "Community spouse", for purposes of IC 12-15-2,means an individual who:
(1) is the spouse of an individual who resides in a nursing
facility or another medical institution; and
(2) does not reside in a nursing facility or another medicalinstitution.
As added by P.L.246-2005, SEC.98.
IC 12-7-2-40.5
Compendia
Sec. 40.5. "Compendia", for purposes of IC 12-15-35 andIC 12-15-35.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-3.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.107-2002, SEC.4.
IC 12-7-2-40.6
Continuum of care
Sec. 40.6. "Continuum of care" means a range of services theprovision of which is assured by a community mental health centeror a managed care provider. The term includes the following:
(1) Individualized treatment planning to increase patient copingskills and symptom management, which may include anycombination of services listed under this section.
(2) Twenty-four (24) hour a day crisis intervention.
(3) Case management to fulfill individual patient needs,including assertive case management when indicated.
(4) Outpatient services, including intensive outpatient services,substance abuse services, counseling, and treatment.
(5) Acute stabilization services, including detoxificationservices.
(6) Residential services.
(7) Day treatment.
(8) Family support services.
(9) Medication evaluation and monitoring.
(10) Services to prevent unnecessary and inappropriatetreatment and hospitalization and the deprivation of a person'sliberty.
As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.10.
IC 12-7-2-40.7
Consumer control
Sec. 40.7. "Consumer control", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, hasthe meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-2.
As added by P.L.151-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.272-1999,SEC.14.
IC 12-7-2-41
Contracting county
Sec. 41. "Contracting county", for purposes of IC 12-30-7, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-30-7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-42
Contribution Sec. 42. "Contribution", for purposes of IC 12-17-12, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-17-12-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-43
Control board
Sec. 43. "Control board", for purposes of IC 12-20-25, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-43.5
Cooperate
Sec. 43.5. (a) "Cooperate", for purposes of IC 12-14-2-24,IC 12-14-7-2, and IC 12-14-7-3, includes, with regard to nonparentcustodians or guardians, the following:
(1) To appear at appointments, in person or by telephone, witha prosecuting attorney related to:
(A) establishing:
(i) paternity; or
(ii) an order for child support; or
(B) enforcing an order for child support.
(2) To return telephone calls and respond to correspondencewhen requested by a prosecuting attorney.
(3) To supply information, to the extent known by thenonparent custodian or guardian, for a prosecuting attorney toproceed with appropriate actions to:
(A) establish paternity of a dependent child;
(B) locate parents; or
(C) establish a child support order with respect to a child.
(4) To appear at hearings regarding:
(A) establishment of paternity of a child or a child supportorder; or
(B) enforcement of a child support order;
if attendance is necessary as determined by the prosecutingattorney.
(b) Information under subsection (a)(3) includes:
(1) identification of potential fathers of a dependent child, ifknown and paternity has not been established; and
(2) the following information, if known, regarding any parentor potential parent of a dependent child:
(A) The full legal name and nicknames.
(B) The Social Security number.
(C) The current or last known address and phone number.
(D) The current or last known employer, including the nameand address of the employer.
(E) If a student, the current or last known school.
(F) The criminal record, including where and when theparent or potential parent was incarcerated.
(G) The date of birth or age.
(H) The race. (I) Any known group or organizational affiliations.
(J) The names and addresses of close friends or relatives.
(K) Any other information that the prosecuting attorneyrequests to help locate or identify a parent of a dependentchild.
(L) A recent photograph.
As added by P.L.80-2010, SEC.15.
IC 12-7-2-44
Council
Sec. 44. "Council" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-9-4, the meaning set forth inIC 12-9-4-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-12-8, the meaning set forth inIC 12-12-8-2.5.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-13-4, the meaning set forth inIC 12-13-4-1.
(4) For purposes of IC 12-15-41 and IC 12-15-42, the Medicaidwork incentives council established by IC 12-15-42-1.
(5) For purposes of IC 12-12.7-2, the meaning set forth inIC 12-12.7-2-2.
(6) For purposes of IC 12-21-4, the meaning set forth inIC 12-21-4-1.
(7) For purposes of IC 12-28-5, the meaning set forth inIC 12-28-5-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-1992, SEC.4;P.L.40-1994, SEC.11; P.L.91-1996, SEC.2; P.L.287-2001, SEC.3;P.L.217-2005, SEC.2; P.L.93-2006, SEC.4; P.L.130-2009, SEC.15.
IC 12-7-2-44.5
Counseling
Sec. 44.5. "Counseling", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-4.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.4.
IC 12-7-2-44.6
Countable asset
Sec. 44.6. "Countable asset", for purposes of IC 12-20, meansnoncash property that is not necessary for the health, safety, ordecent living standard of a household that:
(1) is owned wholly or in part by the applicant or a member ofthe applicant's household;
(2) the applicant or the household member has the legal right tosell or liquidate; and
(3) includes:
(A) real property other than property that is used for theproduction of income or that is the primary residence of thehousehold;
(B) savings and checking accounts, certificates of deposit,bonds, stocks, and other intangibles that have a net cash
value; and
(C) boats, other vehicles, or any other personal property usedsolely for recreational or entertainment purposes.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.3.
IC 12-7-2-44.7
Countable income
Sec. 44.7. "Countable income", for purposes of IC 12-20, meansa monetary amount either paid to an applicant or a member of anapplicant's household not more than thirty (30) days before the dateof application for township assistance, or accrued and legallyavailable for withdrawal by an applicant or a member of anapplicant's household at the time of application or not more thanthirty (30) days after the date of application for township assistance.The term includes the following:
(1) Gross wages before mandatory deductions.
(2) Social Security benefits, including Supplemental SecurityIncome.
(3) Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
(4) Unemployment compensation.
(5) Worker's compensation (except compensation that isrestricted for the payment of medical expenses).
(6) Vacation pay.
(7) Sick benefits.
(8) Strike benefits.
(9) Private or public pensions.
(10) Taxable income from self-employment.
(11) Bartered goods and services provided by another individualfor the payment of nonessential needs on behalf of an applicantor an applicant's household if monetary compensation or theprovision of basic necessities would have been reasonablyavailable from that individual.
(12) Child support.
(13) Gifts of cash, goods, or services.
(14) Other sources of revenue or services that the townshiptrustee may reasonably determine to be countable income.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.5.
IC 12-7-2-44.9
Countable resources
Sec. 44.9. "Countable resources", for purposes of IC 12-15-41, hasthe meaning set forth in IC 12-15-41-2.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.4.
IC 12-7-2-45
County office
Sec. 45. "County office" refers to a county office of the divisionof family resources.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.20;P.L.5-1993, SEC.33; P.L.146-2008, SEC.376; P.L.44-2009, SEC.9.
IC 12-7-2-46
County director
Sec. 46. "County director" refers to a director of a county officeof the division of family resources.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.21;P.L.5-1993, SEC.34; P.L.145-2006, SEC.42; P.L.146-2008,SEC.377; P.L.44-2009, SEC.10.
IC 12-7-2-46.2
County home
Sec. 46.2. "County home", for purposes of IC 12-20, means aresidential facility owned, staffed, maintained, and operated by acounty government for eligible county residents who are able toperform activities of daily living with little or no assistance,including the following activities:
(1) Bathing.
(2) Dressing.
(3) Grooming.
(4) Walking.
(5) Using the toilet.
(6) Eating.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.5.
IC 12-7-2-46.5
Court
Sec. 46.5. "Court", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a circuit orsuperior court.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.13 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.13.Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.78; P.L.145-2006, SEC.43.
IC 12-7-2-47
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.)
IC 12-7-2-47.5
Covered entity
Sec. 47.5. "Covered entity", for purposes of IC 12-15-23.5, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-15-23.5-1.
As added by P.L.187-2007, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-48
Covered medical services
Sec. 48. "Covered medical services", for purposes of IC 12-16-1,has the meaning set forth in IC 12-16-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-48.5
Covered outpatient drug
Sec. 48.5. "Covered outpatient drug", for purposes of IC 12-15-35,has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-4.5.As added by P.L.107-2002, SEC.5.
IC 12-7-2-49
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.)
IC 12-7-2-50
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.)
IC 12-7-2-51
Creditor
Sec. 51. "Creditor", for purposes of IC 12-20-25, has the meaningset forth in IC 12-20-25-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-51.4
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)
IC 12-7-2-51.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.1-1993, SEC.79; P.L.61-1993, SEC.67;P.L.136-1993, SEC.24.)
IC 12-7-2-51.7
Criteria
Sec. 51.7. "Criteria", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-5.
As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.81.
IC 12-7-2-51.8
Cross-indicated drug
Sec. 51.8. "Cross-indicated drug", for purposes of IC 12-15-35.5,has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35.5-2.
As added by P.L.6-2002, SEC.1 and P.L.107-2002, SEC.6.
IC 12-7-2-51.9
Cross-disability
Sec. 51.9. "Cross-disability", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-3.
As added by P.L.151-1995, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.272-1999,SEC.15.
IC 12-7-2-52
Custodial authority of a building
Sec. 52. "Custodial authority of a building", for purposes of thefollowing statutes, means the person authorized to contract for theprovision of vending services in the building:
(1) IC 12-12-5. (2) IC 12-12-6.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-52.2
Crowd out
Sec. 52.2. "Crowd out", for purposes of IC 12-17.6, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-17.6-1-2.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.163. Amended by P.L.283-2001,SEC.9; P.L.255-2003, SEC.8.
IC 12-7-2-53
Dangerous
Sec. 53. "Dangerous", for purposes of IC 12-26, means acondition in which an individual as a result of mental illness,presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individualor others.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-54
(Repealed by P.L.20-1992, SEC.47.)
IC 12-7-2-55
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.20-1992, SEC.47.)
IC 12-7-2-55.1
Dawn project
Sec. 55.1. "Dawn project", for purposes of IC 12-22-4, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-22-4-1.
As added by P.L.282-2001, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-56
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.20-1992, SEC.47.)
IC 12-7-2-56.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.1-2010, SEC.156.)
IC 12-7-2-57
Delinquent child
Sec. 57. "Delinquent child", for purposes of the following statutes,has the meaning set forth in IC 31-37-1 and IC 31-37-2:
(1) IC 12-13.
(2) IC 12-14.
(3) IC 12-15.
(4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.51;P.L.145-2006, SEC.44.
IC 12-7-2-57.5
Department
Sec. 57.5. "Department", for purposes of IC 12-13-14, has themeaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.90-2002,SEC.338; P.L.234-2005, SEC.12; P.L.146-2008, SEC.378.
IC 12-7-2-58
Dependent child
Sec. 58. (a) "Dependent child", for purposes of the statutes listedin subsection (b), means a needy individual who satisfies either ofthe following conditions:
(1) The individual is less than sixteen (16) years of age.
(2) The individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age and thecounty office that has jurisdiction of the individual finds all ofthe following:
(A) The individual regularly attends school.
(B) The individual has been deprived of parental support orcare because of a parent's:
(i) death;
(ii) continued absence from the home; or
(iii) physical or mental incapacity.
(C) The individual's parent or other relative who is legallyresponsible for the child's support is not able to provideadequately for the individual without public assistance.
(D) The individual is living in the home of at least one (1) ofthe following relatives:
(i) The individual's parent.
(ii) The individual's sibling.
(iii) The individual's grandparent.
(iv) The individual's stepparent.
(v) The individual's stepbrother or stepsister.
(vi) The individual's aunt or uncle.
(b) This section applies to the following statutes:
(1) IC 12-13.
(2) IC 12-14.
(3) IC 12-15.
(4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.22;P.L.5-1993, SEC.35; P.L.145-2006, SEC.45.
IC 12-7-2-59
Designee
Sec. 59. "Designee", for purposes of IC 12-10-12, has the meaningset forth in IC 12-10-12-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
IC 12-7-2-60
Destitute child
Sec. 60. (a) "Destitute child", for purposes of the statutes listed in
subsection (b), means an individual:
(1) who is needy;
(2) who is not a public ward;
(3) who is less than eighteen (18) years of age;
(4) who has been deprived of parental support or care becauseof a parent's:
(A) death;
(B) continued absence from the home; or
(C) physical or mental incapacity; and
(5) whose relatives liable for the individual's support are notable to provide adequate care or support for the individualwithout public assistance; and
(6) who is in need of foster care, under circumstances that donot require the individual to be made a public ward.
(b) This section applies to the following statutes:
(1) IC 12-13.
(2) IC 12-14.
(3) IC 12-15.
(4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.46.
IC 12-7-2-61
Developmental disability
Sec. 61. "Developmental disability" means the following:
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2), before July 1, 1993,the term means a disability of an individual that:
(A) is attributable to:
(i) mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism;
(ii) any other condition found to be closely related tomental retardation, because this condition results in similarimpairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptivebehavior or requires similar treatment and services; or
(iii) dyslexia resulting from a disability described in thissubdivision;
(B) originates before the person is eighteen (18) years ofage;
(C) has continued or is expected to continue indefinitely;and
(D) constitutes a substantial disability to the individual'sability to function normally in society.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-10-7 and IC 12-28-1 before July 1,1993, and for purposes of IC 12 after June 30, 1993, the termmeans a severe, chronic disability of an individual that:
(A) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment, or acombination of mental and