Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "substantially more restrictive environment" means another facility or that part of a facility that is designated as the place providing maximum security for patients.
(b) If the transfer of the commitment of an individual is to a substantially more restrictive environment, the transferring facility shall provide the individual with an opportunity for an administrative hearing within ten (10) days after the transfer.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-17(c) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.59.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. Voluntary and Involuntary Treatment of Mentally Ill Individuals
Chapter 11. Transfer of an Individual
12-26-11-2. Declining to Admit Individual; Grounds
12-26-11-4. Notice of Transfer; Persons Notified
12-26-11-5. Transfer to Substantially More Restrictive Environment; Administrative Hearing