1. (a) This section applies under the following statutes:

   1. (1) IC 12-26-6 .
   2. (2) IC 12-26-7 .
   3. (3) IC 12-26-12 .
   4. (4) IC 12-26-15 .

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

   1. (1) To receive adequate notice of a hearing so that the individual or the individual's attorney can prepare for the hearing.
   2. (2) To receive a copy of a petition or an order relating to the individual.

   3. (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:

      1. (A) Remove the individual if the individual is disruptive to the proceedings.
      2. (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. (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.