Sec. 3. An individual detained under this chapter may be examined and given emergency treatment necessary to do the following:
(1) Preserve the health and safety of the individual.
(2) Protect other persons and property.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-7(a) 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