Indiana Code 31-34-19-3. Civil commitment; child with a mental illness
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Sec. 3. If it appears to the juvenile court that a child has a mental illness, the court may:
(2) initiate a civil commitment proceeding under IC 12-26.
(1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for civil commitment proceedings under IC 12-26; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-19-3
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probate: Proving a will
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.196.