Sec. 53. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), “dangerous”, for purposes of IC 12-26, means a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.

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     (b) “Dangerous”, for purposes of IC 12-26-5, means a condition in which an individual presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-1(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.205-2023, SEC.2.