Sec. 2. (a) If an individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age, an application under this chapter may be made by the individual's parent or legal guardian.
(b) If an individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has a legal guardian, that individual may not be admitted by the individual's legal guardian to a state institution under this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.6-1995, SEC.23.
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