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Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-26-7-2

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

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 petition by any of the following:

(1) A health officer.

(2) A police officer.

(3) A friend of the individual.

(4) A relative of the individual.

(5) The spouse of the individual.

(6) A guardian of the individual.

(7) The superintendent of a facility where the individual is present.

(8) A prosecuting attorney in accordance with IC 35-36-2-4.

(9) A prosecuting attorney or the attorney for a county office if civil commitment proceedings are initiated under IC 31-34-19-3 or IC 31-37-18-3.

(10) A third party that contracts with the division of mental health and addiction to provide competency restoration services to a defendant under IC 35-36-3-3 or IC 35-36-3-4.

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