Indiana Code 12-26-2-6. Participation in proceedings or assisting in detention or care of individual; immunity from liability

Sec. 6. (a) A person who without malice, bad faith, or negligence acts according to this article and:

(1) participates in proceedings for the detention or commitment of an individual; or

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(2) assists in the detention, care, and treatment of an individual alleged or adjudged to have a mental illness;

is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed as a result of the person’s actions.

(b) The immunity provided by this section does not permit a person to do either of the following:

(1) Physically abuse an individual.

(2) Deprive an individual of a personal or civil right except according to this article.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.126.