(a) Upon receiving:
- (1) a petition under section 2 of this chapter; or
(2) a report under IC 12-26-6-11 that recommends treatment in a facility for more than ninety (90) days;
the court shall enter an order setting a hearing date.
- (b) If an individual is currently under a commitment order, the hearing required by subsection (a) must be held before the expiration of the current commitment period. Notice of a hearing under this subsection shall be given to the individual and all other interested persons at least five (5) days before the hearing date.
- (c) The rights of an individual who is the subject of a proceeding under this chapter and of a petitioner are the same as provided in IC 12-26-6 .
(d) Hearing procedures are the same as those provided in IC 12-26-6 .
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-10(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.