Sec. 8. (a) If the court sets a preliminary hearing under section 6(1) of this chapter, a final hearing shall be held not later than ten (10) days after the date of the preliminary hearing.
(b) At the final hearing, an individual may not be found in need of temporary or regular commitment unless at least one (1) physician who has personally examined the individual testifies at the hearing.
(c) The testimony required by subsection (b) may be waived by the individual if the waiver is voluntarily and knowingly given.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 16-14-9.1-2(c) part; subsection (b) formerly 16-14-9.1-2(d).]
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