Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, an individual who has been admitted to a facility under this chapter shall be released within twenty-four (24) hours of a written request for release made to the superintendent or the individual’s attending physician by:

(1) the individual; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-26-3-4

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) if the individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the parent or guardian who applied for the individual’s admission to the facility.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.