Indiana Code - Family Law and Juvenile Law - Title 31, Section 31-37-18-3

Civil commitment of mentally ill child

Sec. 3. If it appears to the juvenile court that a child is mentally

ill, the court may:
(1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for
civil commitment proceedings under IC 12-26; or
(2) initiate a civil commitment proceeding under IC 12-26.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Last modified: May 24, 2006