Ind. Code § 31-37-18-3
Civil commitment; child with a mental illness
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.197.
If it appears to the juvenile court that a child has a mental illness, the court may:
- (1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for civil commitment proceedings under IC 12-26 ; or
(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.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.197.