CHAPTER 10. CARE PENDING ADMISSION TO A FACILITY

IC 12-26-10

    

Chapter 10. Care Pending Admission to a Facility

IC 12-26-10-1

Court consultation with facility superintendent or attending
physician

    

Sec. 1. If an individual is committed to a facility, the court shall
consult with the superintendent or the attending physician concerning
the method of caring for the individual pending admission to the
facility.

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

IC 12-26-10-2

Temporary placement; least restrictive suitable facility

    

Sec. 2. The court may order temporary placement of the
individual in the least restrictive suitable facility pending admission
to a facility.

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

IC 12-26-10-3

Confinement in county jail

    

Sec. 3. An individual may not be confined in a county jail unless
all the following apply:

        (1) The individual is found to be dangerous and violent.

        (2) There is no other suitable facility available pending
admission to a facility.

        (3) The court so orders.

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

IC 12-26-10-4

Order that assistance be furnished and paid for out of county
general fund

    

Sec. 4. If the comfort and the care of an individual are not
otherwise provided:

        (1) from the individual's estate;

        (2) by the individual's relatives or friends; or

        (3) through financial assistance from the department of child
services or the division of family resources;

the court may order the assistance furnished and paid for out of the
general fund of the county.

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.207;
P.L.5-1993, SEC.220; P.L.145-2006, SEC.126; P.L.146-2008,
SEC.418.