Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 12 > Article 28 - Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities

• advocacy: means speaking for, pleading for, supporting, advising, espousing the rights of, or interceding on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with a mental illness, or individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services before public or private agencies, organizations, institutions, or individuals serving individuals with a developmental disability or individuals with a mental illness or providing vocational rehabilitation services. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-2
• Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
• Autism: means a neurological condition as described in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• Bequest: Property gifted by will.
• commission: refers to the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-3
• Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
• 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.
• minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
• Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
• services: refers to Indiana protection and advocacy services. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-4
• Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
• vocational rehabilitation services: refers to services available under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-5