Sec. 9. (a) If an individual has not previously been the subject of a commitment proceeding, the court may only order temporary commitment.
(b) If an individual has previously been the subject of a commitment proceeding, the court may order a regular commitment if a longer period of treatment is warranted.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(e).]
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