IC 12-26-6-2 — Methods by which commitment proceedings may be begun
Chapter 6. Temporary Commitment
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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.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.289-2019, SEC.1.
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