§ 31-27-5-1 Group home operation; necessity for license; number of children and location of home
§ 31-27-5-2 Conditions for issuance of license
§ 31-27-5-3 Group home plat or deed restrictions
§ 31-27-5-4 Application for license; criminal history checks
§ 31-27-5-5 Establishment of county group home; operation
§ 31-27-5-6 Grounds for denial of license application; waiver
§ 31-27-5-7 Incomplete applications
§ 31-27-5-8 Investigation of applicants
§ 31-27-5-9 Issuance of license
§ 31-27-5-10 Eligibility of waivers and variances
§ 31-27-5-11 Waiver of maximum group home stay
§ 31-27-5-12 Denial of license
§ 31-27-5-13 Investigation of unlicensed premises
§ 31-27-5-14 Duration of license; limitations; renewal; public display
§ 31-27-5-15 Probationary status; duration; expiration; extension
§ 31-27-5-16 Inspections
§ 31-27-5-17 Cooperation by licensees
§ 31-27-5-17.5 Use of reasonable and prudent parent standard
§ 31-27-5-18 Records
§ 31-27-5-19 Notice of enforcement actions; informal meetings
§ 31-27-5-20 Administrative hearings
§ 31-27-5-21 Procedure for administrative hearings
§ 31-27-5-26 Cessation of operation upon revocation of license
§ 31-27-5-27 Notice
§ 31-27-5-29 Investigation of noncompliance; injunctions; corrective action plans; removal of children; informal meetings
§ 31-27-5-30 Expiration of injunctions for noncompliance
§ 31-27-5-31 Grounds for revocation of license; waiver
§ 31-27-5-32 Compliance with rules; disciplinary sanctions; revocation of license
§ 31-27-5-33 Investigation of unlicensed group homes; injunctions; civil penalties
§ 31-27-5-34 Expiration of injunctions for unlicensed operation
§ 31-27-5-35 Violations of chapter

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 27 > Chapter 5 - Regulation of Group Homes

  • 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
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5