Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a proceeding for commitment of an individual: (1) alleged to be mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and (2) whose commitment is reasonably expected to require custody, care, or treatment in a facility for more than ninety (90) days. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-10(a) part.] As added by […]
Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to the commitment of an individual if the individual has previously been committed under IC 12-26-6. (b) A proceeding for the commitment of an individual who appears to be suffering from a chronic mental illness may be begun by filing with a court having jurisdiction a written […]
Sec. 3. (a) A petition filed under section 2 of this chapter must include a physician’s written statement that states both of the following: (1) The physician has examined the individual within the past thirty (30) days. (2) The physician believes that the individual is: (A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and […]
Sec. 4. (a) Upon receiving: (1) a petition under section 2 of this chapter; or (2) a report under IC 12-26-6-11 that recommends treatment in a facility for more than ninety (90) days; the court shall enter an order setting a hearing date. (b) If an individual is currently under a commitment order, the hearing […]
Sec. 5. (a) If at the completion of the hearing and the consideration of the record an individual is found to be mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled, the court may enter either of the following orders: (1) For the individual’s custody, care, or treatment, or continued custody, care, or treatment in an […]
