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12-26-2-2. Notice of hearings; receipt of copies of petitions or orders; presence at hearings; application of section

IN Code § 12-26-2-2 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 2. (a) This section applies under the following statutes:

(1) IC 12-26-6.

(2) IC 12-26-7.

(3) IC 12-26-12.

(4) IC 12-26-15.

(b) The individual alleged to have a mental illness has the following rights:

(1) To receive adequate notice of a hearing so that the individual or the individual's attorney can prepare for the hearing.

(2) To receive a copy of a petition or an order relating to the individual.

(3) To be present at a hearing relating to the individual. The individual's right under this subdivision is subject to the court's right to do the following:

(A) Remove the individual if the individual is disruptive to the proceedings.

(B) Waive the individual's presence at a hearing if the individual's presence would be injurious to the individual's mental health or well-being.

(4) To be represented by counsel.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-9(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.123.

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