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Sec. 11. (a) A final hearing required by section 10(d) of this chapter shall be held within ten (10) days of the date of the preliminary hearing.
(b) At a final hearing, an individual may not be found in need of temporary or regular commitment unless at least one (1) physician who has personally examined the individual testifies at the hearing. This testimony may be waived by the individual if the waiver is voluntarily and knowingly given.
(c) If an individual has not previously been the subject of a commitment proceeding, the court may order only a temporary commitment.
(d) 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-26-5-11 - last updated June 08, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-26-5-11.html
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