Indiana Code 12-26-9-3. Court communications with federal department concerning availability of federal facilities and individual’s eligibility for commitment
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Sec. 3. If it is determined in a proceeding under this article that an individual:
(2) should be committed to a facility for custody, care, and treatment; and
(1) is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-26-9-3
- federal department: refers to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. See Indiana Code 12-26-9-1
- federal facility: refers to a facility owned by the United States. See Indiana Code 12-26-9-2
- veteran: includes "Hoosier veteran" and applies to the construction of all Indiana statutes, unless the construction is expressly excluded by the terms of the statute, is plainly repugnant to the intent of the general assembly or of the context of the statute, or is inconsistent with federal law. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) is a veteran who may be eligible for treatment in a federal facility;
the court may communicate with the federal department concerning the availability of federal facilities and the individual’s eligibility to be committed to a federal facility.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-15(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.