Section 12-26-3-9 - Temporary or regular commitment(a) If an individual has not previously been the subject of a commitment proceeding, the court may only order temporary commitment.(b) If an individual has previously been the subject of a commitment proceeding, the court may order a regular commitment if a longer period of treatment is warranted.Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(e).
As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.20.