Sec. 19. (a) A responsible person approved under section 18 of this chapter preferably must be a relative or friend of good moral character whose interest is limited to the well-being of the applicant or recipient. However, the responsible person may not be any of the following: (1) An employee of the county office. (2) The superintendent of a county home. (3) A person directly or indirectly financially connected with a health facility or an institution giving care to the recipient. (4) A person directly or indirectly connected with the operation of a health facility or an institution giving care to the recipient. (b) Costs may not be charged by a person or public official in proceedings concerning the appointment of a responsible person under section 18 of this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-11(c), (d).]
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