Ind. Code § 12-26-3-3

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 12-26-3-3 - Discharge by facility superintendent or by attending physician; grounds

The superintendent or an individual's attending physician may discharge an individual admitted under this chapter if the superintendent or the attending physician determines that:

(1) care in the facility is not necessary; or

(2) the discharge would contribute to the most effective use of the facility for the care and treatment of individuals with a mental illness.

IC 12-26-3-3

Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(b) part.

As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L. 99-2007, SEC.128.