12-26-1-5. Commitment Proceedings; Acquisition and Retention of Jurisdiction
Sec. 5. (a) If a commitment proceeding is begun under IC 12-26-3-5, IC 12-26-6-2(a)(1), or IC 12-26-6-2(a)(3), the court acquires jurisdiction over the individual alleged to have a mental illness by service of summons on the individual according to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure or by entry of an appearance by the individual. (b) […]
12-26-1-6. Conduct of Judicial Proceedings; Rules of Procedure
Sec. 6. Except as otherwise provided, a judicial proceeding under this article shall be conducted as other civil proceedings according to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-13.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
12-26-1-7. Computation of Time; Application of Section
Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply in the following statutes: (1) IC 12-26-4. (2) IC 12-26-11. (3) IC 12-26-12. (b) This section does not apply to computation of a period during which an individual may be detained under this article. (c) In computing time under this article, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are […]
12-26-1-8. Proceedings Under Ic 12-26-3-5, Ic 12-26-6, or Ic 12-26-7; Detention of Individual
Sec. 8. Upon the filing of a petition for commitment under IC 12-26-6 or IC 12-26-7 or the filing of a report under IC 12-26-3-5, the individual may be detained in an appropriate facility: (1) by an order of the court pending a hearing; or (2) pending an order of the court under: (A) IC […]
12-26-1-9. Appeals; Persons Entitled to Take; Manner of Taking
Sec. 9. (a) In a proceeding involving involuntary detention or commitment under this article, appeals from the final orders or judgments of the court of original jurisdiction may be taken by any of the following: (1) The individual who is the subject of the proceeding. (2) A petitioner in the proceeding. (3) An aggrieved person. […]
12-26-1-10. Rules
Sec. 10. Each division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this article. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-4 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
12-26-1-11. Forms
Sec. 11. Each division shall prescribe the forms that must be used to administer this article. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-4 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
12-26-1-1. Statutes Under Which Mentally Ill and Either Dangerous or Gravely Disabled May Be Involuntarily Detained or Committed
Sec. 1. An individual who is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled may be involuntarily detained or committed under any of the following statutes: (1) IC 12-26-4 (immediate detention). (2) IC 12-26-5 (emergency detention). (3) IC 12-26-6 (temporary commitment). (4) IC 12-26-7 (regular commitment). [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-3(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
12-26-1-1.5. Persons to Receive Information and Training Concerning Involuntary Commitment
Sec. 1.5. The following shall, in consultation with the division of mental health and addiction, provide or be provided information and training concerning involuntary commitment, including the use of involuntary commitment for individuals who have a substance abuse or addiction condition: (1) Judges, provided by the office of judicial administration. (2) Prosecutors, provided by the […]
12-26-1-2. Courts Having Jurisdiction of Proceedings Under Article; Exceptions
Sec. 2. Except as provided in sections 3 and 4 of this chapter, the following Indiana courts have jurisdiction over a proceeding under this article: (1) A court having probate jurisdiction. (2) A superior court in a county in which the circuit court has exclusive probate jurisdiction. (3) A mental health division of a superior […]