Sec. 2. Except as provided in sections 3 and 4 of this chapter, the following Indiana courts have jurisdiction over a proceeding under this article:
(1) A court having probate jurisdiction.
(2) A superior court in a county in which the circuit court has exclusive probate jurisdiction.
(3) A mental health division of a superior court to the extent the mental health division has jurisdiction under IC 33-33-49.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 16-14-9.1-5(a) part; subdivision (2) formerly 16-14-9.1-5(a) part; subdivision (3) formerly 16-14-9.1-5(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.16-1995, SEC.4; P.L.98-2004, SEC.94; P.L.201-2011, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. Voluntary and Involuntary Treatment of Mentally Ill Individuals
Chapter 1. Jurisdiction and Procedure
12-26-1-1.5. Persons to Receive Information and Training Concerning Involuntary Commitment
12-26-1-2. Courts Having Jurisdiction of Proceedings Under Article; Exceptions
12-26-1-3. Hearing Required to Be Held by Ic 35-36-2-4
12-26-1-4. Juvenile Court; Placement Only in Child Caring Institutions; Transfer of Proceedings
12-26-1-5. Commitment Proceedings; Acquisition and Retention of Jurisdiction
12-26-1-6. Conduct of Judicial Proceedings; Rules of Procedure
12-26-1-7. Computation of Time; Application of Section
12-26-1-8. Proceedings Under Ic 12-26-3-5, Ic 12-26-6, or Ic 12-26-7; Detention of Individual
12-26-1-9. Appeals; Persons Entitled to Take; Manner of Taking