Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “patient” means an individual who:

(1) has a mental illness or appears to have a mental illness;

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(2) is in or under the supervision and control of a state institution; or

(3) because of mental illness, is under the supervision and control of a circuit or superior court of Indiana.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1-1(5).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.119.