Sec. 5. If a patient has an attorney, the patient has the right to have an attorney present at a hearing conducted under this chapter. The notice served under section 4 of this chapter must state the patient's right to have an attorney present if the patient has an attorney. If the patient is under an inpatient commitment to a mental health facility at the time a petition under section 3 of this chapter is filed and the patient is unable to afford an attorney, the court shall appoint an attorney for the patient.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.2(e).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Release of Mental Health Records in Investigations and Legal Proceedings
16-39-3-1. Application of Chapter
16-39-3-3. Petition for Release of Patient's Records
16-39-3-6. Confidential Hearing Record
16-39-3-7. Release of Records; Necessary Findings
16-39-3-9. Court Order Authorizing Release of Records; Requisites
16-39-3-10. Admission of Record or Related Testimony in Evidence; Confidentiality