Sec. 20.5. "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.
"Basic necessities"
Ind. Code § 12-7-2-20.5, under Chapter 2. Definitions.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2-20.5