Neglect, Abuse, or Maltreatment of a Patient in a State Institution; Penalty

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Sec. 3. 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.

[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.


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