Sec. 9. (a) After receiving a report described in section 7 of this chapter, the court may do any of the following:
(1) Order the individual released.
(2) Order the individual's continued detention pending a preliminary hearing. The purpose of a hearing under this subdivision is 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.
(3) Order a final hearing. The purpose of a hearing ordered under this subdivision is to determine if the individual is:
(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and
(B) in need of temporary or regular commitment.
(b) A hearing ordered under subsection (a) must be held not later than two (2) days after the order.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-7(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