Indiana Statutes
§ 31-37-18-3 — Civil commitment; child with a mental illness
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
Commitment of J.M.F. v. State
721 N.E.2d 267 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 1999)
Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007,
SEC.197.
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