Indiana Code 31-32-3-3. Appointment of child’s attorney as guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-32-3-3
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- 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.
Sec. 3. A guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate need not be an attorney, but the attorney representing the child may be appointed the child’s guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.