1. (a) This section does not apply to the commitment of an individual if the individual has previously been committed under IC 12-26-6 .

2. (b) A proceeding for the commitment of an individual who appears to be suffering from a chronic mental illness may be begun by filing with a court having jurisdiction a written petition by any of the following:

   1. (1) A health officer.
   2. (2) A police officer.
   3. (3) A friend of the individual.
   4. (4) A relative of the individual.
   5. (5) The spouse of the individual.
   6. (6) A guardian of the individual.
   7. (7) The superintendent of a facility where the individual is present.
   8. (8) A prosecuting attorney in accordance with IC 35-36-2-4 .
   9. (9) A prosecuting attorney or the attorney for a county office if civil commitment proceedings are initiated under IC 31-34-19-3 or IC 31-37-18-3 .

   10. (10) A third party that contracts with the division of mental health and addiction to provide competency restoration services to a defendant under IC 35-36-3-3 or IC 35-36-3-4 .

       [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-10(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.203; P.L.5-1993, SEC.216; P.L.1-1997, SEC.86; P.L.77-2004, SEC.1.