Section 12-7-2-53 - "Dangerous"(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), "dangerous", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.(b) "Dangerous", for purposes of IC 12-26-5, means a condition in which an individual presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-1(c).
Amended by P.L. 205-2023,SEC. 2, eff. 7/1/2023.As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.1.