12-26-4-1.5. Court's authority to order an individual transported for psychological evaluation

IN Code § 12-26-4-1.5 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 1.5. If a court has reasonable grounds to believe that an individual:

(1) has a mental illness;

(2) is either dangerous or gravely disabled; and

(3) is in immediate need of hospitalization and treatment;

the court may order a law enforcement officer to transport the individual to the nearest appropriate facility for a preliminary medical and psychological evaluation. The individual may not be transported to a state institution.

As added by P.L.62-2012, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-2013, SEC.2.