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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 26. Every six (6) months after the date of the original protective services order or more often if ordered by the court, the adult protective services unit shall petition the court to hold a hearing on the question of continuing jurisdiction. For jurisdiction to continue, the court must find one (1) of the following:
(1) That the objectives of the order have not been attained, but that there is a reasonable probability that the objectives will be attained if the order is continued with or without modifications.
(2) That the objectives of the order have been attained, but that termination of the order will likely place the endangered adult's physical or mental health in danger.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-10-3-26 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-10-3-26/
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