Indiana § 12-26-2-9 - Refusal to admit; transfer to division
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§ 12-26-2-9. Refusal to admit; transfer to division
Sec. 9. (a) The superintendent of a state institution may decline to admit an individual if the superintendent determines that there is not available adequate space, treatment staff, and treatment services appropriate to the needs of the individual.
(b) If an individual is refused admission under subsection (a), the commitment shall be transferred to the appropriate division. The division shall make arrangements for the individual's admission to an appropriate facility.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 16-14-9.1-3(b); 16-14-9.1-3(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.6-1995, SEC.22.
IC 12-26-3Chapter 3. Voluntary Treatment
12-26-3-1Admission by facility superintendent or by attending physician 12-26-3-2Application by parent or legal guardian 12-26-3-3Discharge by facility superintendent or by attending physician; grounds 12-26-3-4Written request for release; time for release 12-26-3-5Refusal to release individual; grounds; written report to court 12-26-3-6Receipt by court of written report; setting preliminary hearing; ordering final hearing 12-26-3-7Preliminary hearing; introduction of physician's statement; probable cause finding; discharge or commitment 12-26-3-8Final hearing held after preliminary hearing; testimony of examining physician; waiver 12-26-3-9Temporary or regular commitment
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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