Indiana Statutes

§ 12-7-2-53 — "Dangerous"

Indiana § 12-7-2-53
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 7GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Ch. 2Definitions

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Ind. Code § 12-7-2-53 (2026).

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(a)Except as provided in subsection (b), "dangerous", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.
(b)"Dangerous", for purposes of IC 12-26-5, means a condition in which an individual presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-1(c).]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.205-2023, SEC.2.

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