Indiana § 12-26-1-5 Commitment proceedings; acquisition and retention of jurisdiction

Indiana Statutes

§ 12-26-1-5 — Commitment proceedings; acquisition and retention of jurisdiction

Indiana § 12-26-1-5

Art. 26VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY

Ch. 1Jurisdiction and Procedure

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Bluebook

Ind. Code § 12-26-1-5 (2026).

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(a)If a commitment proceeding is begun under IC 12-26-3-5, IC 12-26-6-2(a)(1), or IC 12-26-6-2(a)(3), the court acquires jurisdiction over the individual alleged to have a mental illness by service of summons on the individual according to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure or by entry of an appearance by the individual.

(b)If an individual is being held under IC 12-26-6-2(a)(2), the court retains jurisdiction over the individual by the court's order for continued detention. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-9(a).]

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(a) If a commitment proceeding is begun under
IC 12-26-3-5, IC 12-26-6-2(a)(1), or IC 12-26-6-2(a)(3), the court
acquires jurisdiction over the individual alleged to have a mental
illness by service of summons on the individual according to the
Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure or by entry of an appearance by the
individual.
(b) If an individual is being held under IC 12-26-6-2(a)(2), the court
retains jurisdiction over the individual by the court's order for
continued detention.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-9(a).]