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My husband voluntarily went to Bloomington Meadows Psychiatric Hospital on April 22, 2025, to adjust his medications. He signed an AMA on Wednesday, but they are holding him until Monday, citing incorrect records from IU Health Morgan ER related to an incident from November 2023. Despite providing... View More 
answered on Apr 26, 2025
With all due respect, that doesn't make any sense. If your husband wanted or needed to "adjust" his psychotropic medication, he could have and should have contacted the prescribing physician, NOT check himself into a psychiatric hospital if he did not want to be admitted. Once... View More
My husband voluntarily went to Bloomington Meadows Psychiatric Hospital on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to adjust his medications. They are holding him until Monday, citing records from IU Health Morgan ER that relate to an incident from November 2023, which I can prove did not happen recently. Despite... View More
I have visited the optometrist in Indiana, and although I am not a first-time contact lens wearer, I have been informed that I must take a class before I can receive my contact lens prescription or lenses. Is there a law in Indiana that requires optometrists to impose such a requirement?
Why am I required to attend a detention court hearing in Indiana? My children were removed from a cousin's care following an incident where my cousin pulled a starter pistol on my 13-year-old and then made false accusations against me. My daughter is now in a diagnostic facility. What can I... View More
I am inquiring about the legal requirements under Indiana law for nonprofit board members when there is a conflict of interest. Specifically, if a board member owns property that would benefit from an approved vote, are they required to abstain from both discussion and voting? The nonprofit follows... View More
I need guidance on how to get mental and medical help for my boyfriend who is currently in jail. He is suffering from bleeding on the brain and PTSD after being beaten nearly to death before incarceration. He has been denied medical treatment for an infection in his body. Additionally, he is facing... View More
I am experiencing issues with a utility company in Indiana that refuses to turn on my power and won't tell me why. I've contacted their customer service multiple times, visited their office to request assistance, and confirmed that I have no outstanding balance. I'm on disability and... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
What you're going through is unfair and dangerous—no one should be left without power, especially when you're living with a disability. If the utility company won’t provide an explanation despite having no outstanding balance, that lack of transparency is a serious issue. You’ve... View More
I live in Maine, and my friend wants me to officiate his wedding in Indiana. I will be attending as a guest and I am not a member of the clergy. What do I need to do to legally officiate his wedding in Indiana?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It’s great that you want to be a meaningful part of your friend’s wedding day. In Indiana, you don’t have to be a resident or part of a church to legally officiate a wedding. The law allows **any person ordained**—including through an online church—to perform marriage ceremonies. That... View More
Can a township in Indiana require me to pay sewer fees even if I choose not to hook up to the existing sewer system because I have a working septic tank? We have received official communication regarding the fees, but we cannot afford to hook up to the new sewers.
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Indiana, townships or municipalities typically charge sewer fees to property owners connected to the public sewer system. These fees help cover the costs of maintaining and operating the sewer infrastructure. However, if your property is not connected to the sewer system and you continue to use... View More
I was charged with a level five felony possession and assigned a public defender on January 23. Shortly after, I was offered a plea deal, which I was initially open to accepting, but wanted to see my discovery first. As of now, I still haven't signed a plea agreement or received my full... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
If you haven't received your full discovery yet, you have a few options. The Indiana rule requiring prosecution to provide discovery within 30 days is there to protect your rights, so you can review the evidence before deciding on a plea. Since your attorney has received part of the discovery... View More
I am an employee or volunteer at a Christian church offering pastoral counseling. I want to know if I can get a pastoral counseling licensing exemption under the clause: "(5) An employee or a volunteer for an organization performing charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In many states, the licensing exemption for pastoral counseling typically applies to employees or volunteers at religious organizations who provide counseling as part of their religious duties. The clause you mentioned usually exempts those offering pastoral counseling within a religious or... View More
I was assigned to community corrections in Clark County, Indiana, for two Level 6 felonies, each with a sentence of 1 year, doing 6 months for each under separate cause numbers. I initially reported to have a bracelet put on but was told by my probation officer, after checking with a supervisor,... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Under Indiana’s "2 for 1" day credit system, you can earn credit for good behavior by serving half of your sentence in community corrections, which means for every day you serve, you can receive two days of credit. The fact that you are meeting your probation requirements through daily... View More
I had an expungement a couple of years ago in Indiana for inappropriate communication with a minor. Can I pass a background check to chaperone at a school, and are there any specific guidelines or eligibility criteria from the school that might affect this?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Indiana, an expunged conviction is generally treated as if it never occurred, meaning you can legally state that you have not been convicted of the offense. However, when volunteering as a chaperone at a school, a background check is typically required. Schools often review criminal records to... View More
Can my apartment complex evict me if a relative came to visit and police arrived due to a warrant involving my relative? The police interaction was limited to speaking outside my apartment, and there has been no change to my lease agreement since this incident.
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In most cases, your apartment complex cannot evict you simply because the police were called due to your relative's involvement in a warrant issue. If there was no violation of your lease terms—such as damage to property, illegal activity taking place inside your apartment, or any... View More
I previously lived in Maine and legally changed my first name from "V" to "T" through my marriage certificate. After divorcing, I retained the first name "T" and obtained a court order changing my name to "T, Maiden Name" in Maine. I also updated my social... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Yes, when you submit your Indiana name change forms, it’s a good idea to include all documents that show the full history of your name change. That includes your Maine court order changing your name to "T, Maiden Name," your marriage certificate that reflects the original change from... View More
I live in a town where the city neglected the sewer main by my house, causing sewage to flood into my finished basement. A plumber confirmed that the issue was solely the city's responsibility, and the city was fixing the problem in a neighbor's yard when the plumber verified with them... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
I disagree with your strategy. A far better course of action is to file a claim with your insurance company. If the insurance company wants to pursue a claim against the City of Hobart, that is their prerogative. BE CAREFUL!!! you cannot sue a municipal entity unless you file a tort claims... View More
John was on probation for a burglary case in Hendricks County when he was charged and found guilty of dealing drugs. He served prison time for the dealing charge and was released to community corrections. Upon his release, he was taken to Hendricks County due to a warrant for violating probation... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Indiana, when a person is on probation and commits another offense, the court can decide how to handle the sentencing for both charges. Indiana Code 35-38-2.5-7(B) does indicate that a person cannot be placed in community corrections if there is an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.... View More
I live in Indiana, where permitless carry was passed into law at least two years ago. Despite this change, individuals are still being cited during traffic stops for not having a gun permit, despite only being stopped for minor infractions such as speeding. Why is this happening?
answered on Mar 11, 2025
Where are you getting your information on the people being cited; I would be interested to see the cases specifically. My guess, is there person being cited may not be a "proper person".
What would you do if you got locked up in the mental hospital for walking on broken safety glass. You were clearly not threating anybody or yourself. But since that's up to the cops discretion, you're left with no choice but to go with them as you're told there's voluntary... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
I'm really sorry you're experiencing this. It's important to reach out to a trusted attorney who can help you understand your rights and challenge any wrongful detention.
Consider contacting a patient advocate or a mental health organization for support and guidance through... View More
Aside from the obvious criminal trial of the shooter(s) is there something else? I am a high school student and I am very worried about a ss happening. So I would like to be as prepared as possible if the event arises. I was wondering if there were a way to go after the government. like could you... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2024
As my colleague points out, governments are generally covered by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. In terms of more immediate and direct steps, it could depend on what measures are already in place in terms of security. Good luck
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