'Basic necessities', for purposes of IC 12-20, includes those services or items essential to meet the minimum standards of health, safety, and decency, including the following:(1) Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2.(2) Clothing and footwear.(3) Food.(4) Shelter.(5) Transportation to seek and accept employment on a reasonable basis.(6) Household essentials.(7) Essential utility services.(8) Other services or items the township trustee determines are necessities.As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.2.
Indiana Legal Code