Sec. 1. The liability created by this article for payment of any type of cost of treatment and maintenance of a patient constitutes a lien upon the real property of the patient and responsible parties of the patient whenever the lien has been recorded according to this chapter. The lien has priority over all liens subsequently acquired.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-18.1-3(i).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 24. State Institutions
Chapter 15. Legal Process for Recovery of Treatment and Maintenance Charges
12-24-15-1. Lien Upon Real Property of Patient and Responsible Parties; Recording; Priority
12-24-15-2. Delinquent Charges; Notice of Lien; Filing; Requisites
12-24-15-3. Notice of Lien; Effect of Filing; Duration
12-24-15-5. Suit to Enforce Payment of Maintenance Charges; Order; Attachment; Costs
12-24-15-7. Foreclosure of Lien; Proceedings