Sec. 1. The superintendent of a facility or an individual’s attending physician may admit an Indiana resident who: (1) has a mental illness or has symptoms of mental illness; and (2) makes an appropriate application; for observation, diagnosis, care, or treatment. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.127.
Sec. 2. (a) If an individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age, an application under this chapter may be made by the individual’s parent or legal guardian. (b) If an individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has a legal guardian, that individual may not be admitted by the individual’s […]
Sec. 3. The superintendent or an individual’s attending physician may discharge an individual admitted under this chapter if the superintendent or the attending physician determines that: (1) care in the facility is not necessary; or (2) the discharge would contribute to the most effective use of the facility for the care and treatment of individuals […]
Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, an individual who has been admitted to a facility under this chapter shall be released within twenty-four (24) hours of a written request for release made to the superintendent or the individual’s attending physician by: (1) the individual; or (2) if the individual is […]
Sec. 5. (a) The superintendent or the attending physician is not required to release an individual under section 4 of this chapter if the superintendent or the attending physician has reason to believe the individual is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled. (b) If the superintendent or the attending physician makes a determination […]
Sec. 6. The court shall, within two (2) days from the date of receiving a report made under section 5 of this chapter, do either of the following: (1) Set a preliminary hearing to determine if there is probable cause to believe that the individual is: (A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; […]
Sec. 7. (a) A physician’s statement may be introduced into evidence at the preliminary hearing without the presence of the physician. (b) A finding of probable cause may not be entered at the preliminary hearing unless there is oral testimony: (1) subject to cross-examination; (2) of at least one (1) witness who: (A) has personally […]
Sec. 8. (a) If the court sets a preliminary hearing under section 6(1) of this chapter, a final hearing shall be held not later than ten (10) days after the date of the preliminary hearing. (b) At the final hearing, an individual may not be found in need of temporary or regular commitment unless at […]
Sec. 9. (a) If an individual has not previously been the subject of a commitment proceeding, the court may only order temporary commitment. (b) If an individual has previously been the subject of a commitment proceeding, the court may order a regular commitment if a longer period of treatment is warranted. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(e).] […]
