Indiana § 11-10-4-5 - Transfer not to extend offender's term of imprisonment or confinement; commitment proceedings
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§ 11-10-4-5. Transfer not to extend offender's term of imprisonment or confinement; commitment proceedings
Sec. 5. A transfer under this chapter does not extend an offender's term of imprisonment or commitment. However, if it is determined that an offender transferred under this chapter will be in need of mental health care and treatment after the offender's term of imprisonment or commitment ends, the division of mental health and addiction or facility to which the offender was transferred may institute commitment proceedings under IC 12-26.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-1992, SEC.107; P.L.215-2001, SEC.22.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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