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§ 12-26-5-9 — Indiana Law | CourtGPT
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§ 12-26-5-9

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After receiving an application for detention under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall, without a hearing, consider the application and may do one (1) of the following:(1) If the court finds that there is not probable cause to detain the individual, order the individual released.(2) If the court finds that there is probable cause to detain the individual, order the individual's continued detention in an appropriate facility pending a final hearing under section 11 of this chapter. In addition, the court may order the individual to receive treatment in accordance with a mental health or substance use disorder treatment plan, using accepted clinical care guidelines, including medication.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-7(e) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.205-2023, SEC.17.