Section 12-26-7-2 - Application of section; commitment of persons apparently suffering from chronic mental illness; initiation of proceedings; petition(a) This section does not apply to the commitment of an individual if the individual has previously been committed under IC 12-26-6.(b) A proceeding for the commitment of an individual who appears to be suffering from a chronic mental illness may be begun by filing with a court having jurisdiction a written petition by any of the following:(3) A friend of the individual.(4) A relative of the individual.(5) The spouse of the individual.(6) A guardian of the individual.(7) The superintendent of a facility where the individual is present.(8) A prosecuting attorney in accordance with IC 35-36-2-4.(9) A prosecuting attorney or the attorney for a county office if civil commitment proceedings are initiated under IC 31-34-19-3 or IC 31-37-18-3.(10) A third party that contracts with the division of mental health and addiction to provide competency restoration services to a defendant under IC 35-36-3-3 or IC 35-36-3-4.Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-10(b) part.
As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L. 4-1993, SEC.203; P.L. 5-1993, SEC.216; P.L. 1-1997, SEC.86; P.L. 77-2004, SEC.1.