Section 12-26-2-2 - Notice of hearings; receipt of copies of petitions or orders; presence at hearings; application of section(a) This section applies under the following statutes:(b) The individual alleged to have a mental illness has the following rights:(1) To receive adequate notice of a hearing so that the individual or the individual's attorney can prepare for the hearing.(2) To receive a copy of a petition or an order relating to the individual.(3) To be present at a hearing relating to the individual. The individual's right under this subdivision is subject to the court's right to do the following:(A) Remove the individual if the individual is disruptive to the proceedings.(B) Waive the individual's presence at a hearing if the individual's presence would be injurious to the individual's mental health or well-being.(4) To be represented by counsel.Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-9(e).
As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L. 99-2007, SEC.123.