§ 12-21-2-5 — Delegation of duties or powers; final decision on placement

Indiana § 12-21-2-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 21: DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND
• Ch. 2: Director of Division

Text

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the
secretary may delegate statutory duties or powers of the division, a
bureau of the division, the director, or other statutorily created
personnel.
(b) If the secretary decides that a final decision is to be made
concerning the placement of an individual with a mental illness in a
mental health facility, the final decision must be made:
(1) by the secretary, if the secretary is a licensed psychiatrist or
licensed psychologist; or
(2) by a licensed psychiatrist or licensed psychologist who is
delegated the authority by the secretary;
in consultation with the patient's psychiatrist or psychologist.
(c) Subsection (b) does not apply to an initial placement designation
made under IC 12-24-12-10(b).
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-1-7.1(a)(4).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.25-2003, SEC.2; P.L.184-2003, SEC.12; P.L.99-2007, SEC.101; P.L.35-2016, SEC.57.