Sec. 5. (a) If an individual is admitted to a certified public treatment facility, the individual's family or next of kin shall be notified as soon as possible.
(b) An adult patient who is not incapacitated may request that there be no notification. The request shall be respected.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-19(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Addiction Services
Chapter 9. Voluntary Treatment by Division for Alcoholics
12-23-9-1. Application for Treatment; Minors
12-23-9-2. Examination by Physician
12-23-9-3. Admission; Referral; Transportation
12-23-9-4. Incapacitation by Alcohol; Length of Detention
12-23-9-5. Notification of Family or Next of Kin
12-23-9-7. Patients Leaving Facility; Outpatient and Intermediate Treatment; Assistance
12-23-9-8. Police Officer Taking Custody of Intoxicated Individual; Immunity From Liability