Indiana § 12-27-4-1 - Cases in which seclusion or restraint may be used
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 12-27-4-1 — Cases in which seclusion or restraint may be used, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-27-4-1. Cases in which seclusion or restraint may be used
Sec. 1. A service provider may use seclusion or restraint of a patient only in the following cases:
(1) When necessary to prevent danger of abuse or injury to the patient or others.
(2) As a measure of therapeutic treatment.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-6 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 12-27-4-1
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Section 12-27-4-1 ("Cases in which seclusion or restraint may be used") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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