Sec. 5. (a) If a commitment proceeding is begun under IC 12-26-3-5, IC 12-26-6-2(a)(1), or IC 12-26-6-2(a)(3), the court acquires jurisdiction over the individual alleged to have a mental illness by service of summons on the individual according to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure or by entry of an appearance by the individual.
(b) If an individual is being held under IC 12-26-6-2(a)(2), the court retains jurisdiction over the individual by the court's order for continued detention.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-9(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.122.
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