Sec. 9. After receiving an application for detention under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall, without a hearing, consider the application and may do one (1) of the following:

(1) If the court finds that there is not probable cause to detain the individual, order the individual released.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-26-5-9

  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
(2) If the court finds that there is probable cause to detain the individual, order the individual’s continued detention in an appropriate facility pending a final hearing under section 11 of this chapter. In addition, the court may order the individual to receive treatment in accordance with a mental health or substance use disorder treatment plan, using accepted clinical care guidelines, including medication.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-7(e) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.205-2023, SEC.17.