Sec. 5. “Advocate”, for purposes of IC 12-26, refers to a person who:

(1) is a court appointed special advocate (as defined in IC 31-9-2-28); or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-7-2-5

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) is a guardian ad litem (as defined in IC 31-9-2-50).

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 16-14-9.1-1.2; subdivision (2) formerly 16-14-9.1-1.3.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.48.