Indiana § 31-34-19-3 - Civil commitment; child with a mental illness
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§ 31-34-19-3. Civil commitment; child with a mental illness
Sec. 3. 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.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.196.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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