Sec. 5. A transfer under this chapter does not extend an offender's term of imprisonment or commitment. However, if it is determined that an offender transferred under this chapter will be in need of mental health care and treatment after the offender's term of imprisonment or commitment ends, the division of mental health and addiction or facility to which the offender was transferred may institute commitment proceedings under IC 12-26.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-1992, SEC.107; P.L.215-2001, SEC.22.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs
Chapter 4. Care and Treatment of Mentally Ill Offenders
11-10-4-2. Providing Care and Treatment
11-10-4-4. Voluntary Transfers to Division of Mental Health and Addiction or Mental Health Facility
11-10-4-6. Administration of Drug for Controlling Mental or Emotional Disorder; Requirements