Indiana Code 16-36-7-18. “Observe”
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Sec. 18. (a) As used in this chapter and with respect to interactions between a declarant and a witness, “observe” means to perceive another’s actions or expressions of intent through the senses of eyesight or hearing, or both. A person is able to observe another’s actions or expressions of intent even if the person uses technology or learned skills to:
(2) compensate for an impairment of the person’s capabilities of eyesight or hearing, or both.
(1) assist the person’s capabilities of eyesight or hearing, or both; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-36-7-18
- declarant: means a competent adult who has executed an advance directive. See Indiana Code 16-36-7-4
- notarial officer: means a person who is authorized under IC 33-42-9-7 to perform a notarial act (as defined in Indiana Code 16-36-7-17
- observe: means to perceive another's actions or expressions of intent through the senses of eyesight or hearing, or both. See Indiana Code 16-36-7-18
(b) As used in this chapter and with respect to interactions between a declarant and a notarial officer, “observe” means that the notarial officer is able to see and hear, in real time, the declarant’s actions and expressions of intent either in the declarant’s physical presence or through audiovisual communication as defined in IC 33-42-0.5-5.
As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.