Sec. 11. (a) A final hearing required by section 10(d) of this chapter shall be held within ten (10) days of the date of the preliminary hearing.
(b) At a 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. This testimony may be waived by the individual if the waiver is voluntarily and knowingly given.
(c) If an individual has not previously been the subject of a commitment proceeding, the court may order only a temporary commitment.
(d) 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: 16-13-9.1-7(e) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. Voluntary and Involuntary Treatment of Mentally Ill Individuals
Chapter 5. Emergency Detention
12-26-5-1. 72 Hour Detention; Written Application; Contents
12-26-5-3. Examination and Treatment of Detained Individual
12-26-5-4. Determination During Detention That Probable Cause Does Not Exist; Report
12-26-5-5. Written Report to Court
12-26-5-6. Written Report; No Probable Cause; Discharge; Record
12-26-5-7. Written Report; Probable Cause; Recommendations; Hearing; Detention Pending Hearing
12-26-5-8. Written Report; Consideration and Action by Court; Time