Ind. Code § 12-24-17-3

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 12-24-17-3 - Neglect, abuse, or maltreatment of a patient in a state institution; penalty

A person who:

(1) neglects, when the person has a duty of care;

(2) abuses; or

(3) maltreats;

an individual with a mental illness or an individual with a developmental disability under the care of a state institution commits a Class B misdemeanor.

IC 12-24-17-3

Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1-2(a).

As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L. 6-1995, SEC.20; P.L. 99-2007, SEC.120.