Indiana Code 31-9-2-134.5. “Wardship”
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Sec. 134.5. (a) “Wardship”, for purposes of the juvenile law, means the responsibility for temporary care and custody of a child by transferring the rights and obligations from the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian to the person granted wardship. Except to the extent a right or an obligation is specifically addressed in the court order establishing wardship, the rights and obligations of the person granted wardship include making decisions concerning the:
(2) care and supervision of the child;
(1) physical custody of the child;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-9-2-134.5
- 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.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
(3) child’s visitation with parents, relatives, or other individuals; and
(4) medical care and treatment of the child.
(b) “Wardship” does not apply to requirements for consenting to an adoption under IC 31-19-9.
As added by P.L.146-2006, SEC.15.