Indiana Statutes

§ 31-34-19-3 — Civil commitment; child with a mental illness

Indiana § 31-34-19-3
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 34JUVENILE LAW: CHILDREN IN NEED OF
Ch. 19Dispositional Hearing

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Ind. Code § 31-34-19-3 (2026).

Text

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.]

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Related

Indiana Family & Social Services Administration v. Henry County Office of Family & Children
790 N.E.2d 155 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2003)
1 case citations
In Re KJA
790 N.E.2d 155 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2003)

Legislative History

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

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