1. (a) A commitment under this chapter may be begun by any of the following methods:

   1. (1) Upon request of the superintendent under IC 12-26-3-5 .

   2. (2) An order of the court:

      1. (A) having jurisdiction over the individual following emergency detention; or

      2. (B) referring an individual:

         1. (i) following a hearing under IC 35-47-14-6 ; and
         2. (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. (3) Filing a petition with a court having jurisdiction in the county:

      1. (A) of residence of the individual; or
      2. (B) where the individual may be found.
2. (b) A petitioner under subsection (a)(3) must be at least eighteen
3. (18) years of age.
4. (c) A petition under subsection (a)(3) must include a physician's written statement stating both of the following:
5. (1) The physician has examined the individual within the past thirty (30) days.

6. (2) The physician believes the individual is:

   1. (A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and

   2. (B) in need of custody, care, or treatment in an appropriate facility.

      [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.289-2019, SEC.1.