(a) 'Wardship', for purposes of the juvenile law, means the responsibility for temporary care and custody of a child by transferring the rights and obligations from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian to the person granted wardship. Except to the extent a right or an obligation is specifically addressed in the court order establishing wardship, the rights and obligations of the person granted wardship include making decisions concerning the:(1) physical custody of the child;(2) care and supervision of the child;(3) child's visitation with parents, relatives, or other individuals; and(4) medical care and treatment of the child.(b) 'Wardship' does not apply to requirements for consenting to an adoption under IC 31-19-9.As added by P.L.146-2006, SEC.15.
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