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Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-26-6-2

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

Sec. 2. (a) A commitment under this chapter may be begun by any of the following methods:

(1) Upon request of the superintendent under IC 12-26-3-5.

(2) An order of the court:

(A) having jurisdiction over the individual following emergency detention;  or

(B) referring an individual:

(i) following a hearing under IC 35-47-14-6;  and

(ii) after a physicians written statement has been filed setting forth the requirements described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this section.

(3) Filing a petition with a court having jurisdiction in the county:

(A) of residence of the individual;  or

(B) where the individual may be found.

(b) A petitioner under subsection (a)(3) must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(c) A petition under subsection (a)(3) must include a physician's written statement stating both of the following:

(1) The physician has examined the individual within the past thirty (30) days.

(2) The physician believes the individual is:

(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled;  and

(B) in need of custody, care, or treatment in an appropriate facility.

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