Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 9 > Chapter 2 – Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for Minor Parties
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 9 > Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for Minor Parties
- 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
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.