Section 12-26-6-2 - Methods by which commitment proceedings may be begun(a) A commitment under this chapter may be begun by any of the following methods:(1) Upon request of the superintendent under IC 12-26-3-5.(2) An order of the court: (A) having jurisdiction over the individual following emergency detention; or(B) referring an individual: (i) following a hearing under IC 35-47-14-6; and(ii) after a physicians written statement has been filed setting forth the requirements described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this section.(3) Filing a petition with a court having jurisdiction in the county:(A) of residence of the individual; or(B) where the individual may be found.(b) A petitioner under subsection (a)(3) must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.(c) A petition under subsection (a)(3) must include a physician's written statement stating both of the following: (1) The physician has examined the individual within the past thirty (30) days.(2) The physician believes the individual is: (A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and(B) in need of custody, care, or treatment in an appropriate facility.Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-8 part.
Amended by P.L. 289-2019,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.20.