Sec. 31. An individual is not in need of protective services under this chapter:

(1) solely for the reason that the individual is being provided spiritual treatment in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing instead of specified medical treatment; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-10-3-31

  • endangered adult: means an individual who is:

    Indiana Code 12-10-3-2

  • protective services: refers to available medical, psychiatric, residential, and social services that are necessary to protect the health or safety of an endangered adult. See Indiana Code 12-10-3-5
(2) if the individual would not be considered to be an endangered adult if the individual were receiving the medical treatment.

As added by P.L.77-1992, SEC.4.