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Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 12. Human Services » Article 26. Voluntary and Involuntary Treatment of Mentally Ill Individuals » Chapter 11. Transfer of an Individual » 12-26-11-5. Transfer to Substantially More Restrictive Environment; Administrative Hearing

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, “substantially more restrictive environment” means another facility or that part of a facility that is designated as the place providing maximum security for patients.

(b) If the transfer of the commitment of an individual is to a substantially more restrictive environment, the transferring facility shall provide the individual with an opportunity for an administrative hearing within ten (10) days after the transfer.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-17(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.59.