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Sec. 9. (a) After receiving a report described in section 7 of this chapter, the court may do any of the following:
(1) Order the individual released.
(2) Order the individual's continued detention pending a preliminary hearing. The purpose of a hearing under this subdivision is to determine if there is probable cause to believe that the individual is:
(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and
(B) in need of temporary or regular commitment.
(3) Order a final hearing. The purpose of a hearing ordered under this subdivision is to determine if the individual is:
(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and
(B) in need of temporary or regular commitment.
(b) A hearing ordered under subsection (a) must be held not later than two (2) days after the order.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-26-5-9 - last updated June 08, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-26-5-9/
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