Ind. Code § 31-37-18-3

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 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.

IC 31-37-18-3

Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(c) part.

As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L. 99-2007, SEC.197.