Sec. 1. An individual who is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled may be involuntarily detained or committed under any of the following statutes:

(1) IC 12-26-5 (emergency detention).

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(2) IC 12-26-6 (temporary commitment).

(3) IC 12-26-7 (regular commitment).

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.205-2023, SEC.5.