If it appears to the juvenile court that a child has a mental illness, the court may:

1. (1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for civil commitment proceedings under IC 12-26 ; or

2. (2) initiate a civil commitment proceeding under IC 12-26 .

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(c) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.196.