Norma Jackson v. Indiana Adult Protective Services

MATHIAS, Judge.

Norma Jackson (“Jackson”) appeals a protective services order issued by the Delaware Circuit Court requiring her to receive twenty-four-hour care and supervision at a nursing facility. Jackson argues that Adult Protective Services (“APS”) failed to present sufficient evidence that she was an “endangered adult” and that a life threatening emergency existed under Indiana Code section 12-10-3-28.

We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Facts and Procedural History

On April 9, 2015, while driving, Jackson hit a small pine tree across the street from her…