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Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-26-14-5

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 5. (a) Upon receiving notification under section 4 of this chapter, the court shall reopen the original commitment proceeding and determine whether the:

(1) individual:

(A) has failed to comply with the requirements of section 3 of this chapter;

(B) is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled;  and

(C) should be committed to a facility under this article;  or

(2) individual should continue to be maintained on an outpatient commitment, subject to an additional court order that:

(A) requires a law enforcement officer to apprehend and transport the individual to a facility for treatment;  and

(B) applies:

(i) after notification to the court by the facility or provider responsible for the individual's commitment;  and

(ii) whenever the individual fails to attend a scheduled outpatient appointment or fails to comply with a condition of the outpatient commitment.

(b) If the court receives notice of a transfer under section 4(e) of this chapter, the court may conduct a review to determine the validity of the transfer.

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