Indiana Code 12-26-15-2. Receipt by court of review; options; appointment of guardian

Sec. 2. (a) Upon receipt of the report required by section 1 of this chapter, the court shall do one (1) of the following:

(1) Order the individual’s continued custody, care, and treatment in the appropriate facility or therapy program.

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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) Terminate the commitment or release the individual from the therapy program.

(3) Conduct a hearing under IC 12-26-12.

(b) The court may, in order to make provision for the individual’s continued care, appoint a guardian for the individual.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-10(f).]

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