If it is determined in a proceeding under this article that an individual:

1. (1) is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled;
2. (2) should be committed to a facility for custody, care, and treatment; and

3. (3) is a veteran who may be eligible for treatment in a federal facility;

   the court may communicate with the federal department concerning the availability of federal facilities and the individual's eligibility to be committed to a federal facility.

   [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-15(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.