Sec. 3. The superintendent or an individual's attending physician may discharge an individual admitted under this chapter if the superintendent or the attending physician determines that:
(1) care in the facility is not necessary; or
(2) the discharge would contribute to the most effective use of the facility for the care and treatment of individuals with a mental illness.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(b) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.128.
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