Sec. 6. The court shall, within two (2) days from the date of receiving a report made under section 5 of this chapter, do either of the following:
(1) Set a preliminary hearing to determine if there is probable cause to believe that the individual is:
(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and
(B) in need of temporary or regular commitment.
(2) Order a final hearing to be held within two (2) days of the order to determine if the individual is:
(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and
(B) in need of temporary or regular commitment.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(c) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
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