Section 12-26-3-8 - Final hearing held after preliminary hearing; testimony of examining physician; waiver(a) If the court sets a preliminary hearing under section 6(1) of this chapter, a final hearing shall be held not later than ten (10) days after the date of the preliminary hearing.(b) At the final hearing, an individual may not be found in need of temporary or regular commitment unless at least one (1) physician who has personally examined the individual testifies at the hearing.(c) The testimony required by subsection (b) may be waived by the individual if the waiver is voluntarily and knowingly given.Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 16-14-9.1-2(c) part; subsection (b) formerly 16-14-9.1-2(d).
As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.20.