Ind. Code ch. 12-26-9

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Ind. Code § 12-26-9-1 Federal department defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "federal department" refers to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 12-26-9-2 Federal facility defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "federal facility" refers to a facility owned by the United States. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 12-26-9-3 Court communications with federal department concerning availability of federal facilities and individual's eligibility for commitment

Sec. 3. If it is determined in a proceeding under this article that an individual: (1) is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; (2) should be committed to a facility for custody, care, and treatment; and (3) is a veteran who may be eligible for treatment in a federal facility; the court may communicate with the federal department concerning the availability of federal facilities and the individual's eligibility to be committed to a federal facility. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-15(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 12-26-9-4 Commitment to federal facility

Sec. 4. Upon receiving information concerning availability and eligibility from the federal department, the court may commit an individual to a federal facility. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-15(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 12-26-9-5 Admission to federal facility; individual subject to rules and regulations of the facility

Sec. 5. Upon admission to a federal facility, an individual is subject to the rules and regulations of the federal facility. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-15(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 12-26-9-6 Federal facility hospital officers; powers with respect to detention and custody of individuals

Sec. 6. The hospital officers of a federal facility have the same powers exercised by a superintendent under this article with respect to the detention and custody of an individual. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-15(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.

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