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IN SB0074

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Zakas

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends temporary guardianship duration from 60 days to 90 days and requires petitioners to serve notice to all entitled persons when a temporary guardian is appointed without advance notice

  • Allows parents of minors or guardians of protected persons to designate a standby guardian through a written declaration that becomes effective upon the parent's or guardian's death or incapacity, remaining valid for 90 days or until a court rules on a guardianship petition

  • Specifies that standby guardian declarations are not binding on the juvenile justice system for placement of children subject to abuse/neglect allegations, child in need of services cases, or delinquency cases

  • Clarifies that delegation of parental powers by power of attorney is effective immediately unless otherwise stated in the document

  • Enacts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, establishing rules for determining jurisdiction, transferring guardianships between states, and registering out-of-state guardianship orders for adults in Indiana courts

Legislative Description

Guardianships.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

3/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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