Sec. 9. (a) Unless the court has entered an order under IC 12-26-12-1, the superintendent or the attending physician may discharge the individual before the end of the commitment period if the superintendent or attending physician determines that the individual is not mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled.
(b) If an individual is discharged under subsection (a), the superintendent or the attending physician shall notify the court, and the court shall enter an order terminating the commitment.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-9(i).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. Voluntary and Involuntary Treatment of Mentally Ill Individuals
Chapter 6. Temporary Commitment
12-26-6-2. Methods by Which Commitment Proceedings May Be Begun
12-26-6-6. Appointment of Physician; Examination of Individual; Report
12-26-6-7. Report; Dismissal of Petition
12-26-6-8. Order of Commitment
12-26-6-9. Discharge Before End of Commitment Period; Notification of Court