Sec. 6. The court shall, within two (2) days from the date of receiving a report made under section 5 of this chapter, do either of the following:

(1) Set a preliminary hearing to determine if there is probable cause to believe that the individual is:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-26-3-6

  • Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and

(B) in need of temporary or regular commitment.

(2) Order a final hearing to be held within two (2) days of the order to determine if the individual is:

(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and

(B) in need of temporary or regular commitment.

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

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