IC 31-34-19-3 — Civil commitment; child with a mental illness

Section text

Sec. 3. If it appears to the juvenile court that a child has a mental illness, the court may: (1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for civil commitment proceedings under IC 12-26; or (2) initiate a civil commitment proceeding under IC 12-26.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.196.

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)

Sections citing IC 31-34-19-3

• IC 12-26-7-2

Sections IC 31-34-19-3 cites

• IC 12-26