Sec. 1. The superintendent of a facility or an individual's attending physician may admit an Indiana resident who:
(1) has a mental illness or has symptoms of mental illness; and
(2) makes an appropriate application;
for observation, diagnosis, care, or treatment.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.127.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. Voluntary and Involuntary Treatment of Mentally Ill Individuals
Chapter 3. Voluntary Treatment
12-26-3-1. Admission by Facility Superintendent or by Attending Physician
12-26-3-2. Application by Parent or Legal Guardian
12-26-3-3. Discharge by Facility Superintendent or by Attending Physician; Grounds
12-26-3-4. Written Request for Release; Time for Release
12-26-3-5. Refusal to Release Individual; Grounds; Written Report to Court
12-26-3-6. Receipt by Court of Written Report; Setting Preliminary Hearing; Ordering Final Hearing
12-26-3-8. Final Hearing Held After Preliminary Hearing; Testimony of Examining Physician; Waiver