Civil commitment; child with a mental illness

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-3
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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.
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