Sec. 2. (a) The board of commissioners may establish, construct, purchase, lease, convert, or accept and maintain a county home for the support and care of individuals within at least one (1) of the following categories:
(1) The aged.
(2) The blind.
(3) The destitute.
(4) The homeless.
(5) The infirm or chronically ill.
(6) Individuals who need nursing or convalescent care, but not hospitalization, within the available facilities of the county home.
(b) The board of commissioners may use or convert:
(1) the county infirmary;
(2) the county home;
(3) the county farm; or
(4) any other facilities belonging to or received by the county by donation, gift, devise, purchase, lease, or otherwise;
for the purposes set forth in subsection (a).
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-3-1(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 30. County Homes and Other County Facilities
Chapter 3. County Homes in Certain Counties
12-30-3-1. Application of Chapter
12-30-3-2. Establishment of Homes
12-30-3-3. County Home Board; Membership; Qualifications; Term of Office; Vacancies
12-30-3-4. County Home Board; Members; Mileage Payments; per Diem
12-30-3-5. County Home Board; Meetings; Quorum
12-30-3-6. County Home Board; Official Seal; Minute Book
12-30-3-7. County Home Superintendent; Appointment; Qualifications; Removal
12-30-3-8. County Home Superintendent; Duties; Compensation; Mileage Payments; Oath; Bond
12-30-3-10. County Home Board; Duties
12-30-3-11. County Home Board; Development Plan; Cooperation With Other Agencies
12-30-3-12. County Home Board; Inspection of Facilities
12-30-3-15. Hospitalization or Medical Care Needed by Patient or Resident
12-30-3-19. Money for Operation and Maintenance of County Homes
12-30-3-20. Employment of Residents or Patients
12-30-3-21. County Home Board; Power to Sue and Be Sued
12-30-3-22. County Home Board; Rights and Powers
12-30-3-23. Gifts, Devises, and Bequests; Investment; Special Fund; Expenditures
12-30-3-24. Bond and Liability Insurance Premiums
12-30-3-25. Immunity From Personal Liability