IC 31-37-18-3 — Civil commitment; child with a mental illness

Bills citing this section

• SB 2222026Signed into law

  Family and social services administration matters.

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.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.197.

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)

Sections citing IC 31-37-18-3

• IC 12-26-6-8
• IC 12-26-7-2

Sections IC 31-37-18-3 cites

• IC 12-26