(2) An order of the court:(A) having jurisdiction over the individual following emergency detention; or(B) referring an individual:(i) following a hearing under IC 35-47-14-6; and(ii) after a physicians written statement has been filed setting forth the requirements described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this section.(3) Filing a petition with a court having jurisdiction in the county:(A) of residence of the individual; or(B) where the individual may be found.(b) A petitioner under subsection (a)(3) must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.(c) A petition under subsection (a)(3) must include a physician's written statement stating both of the following:(1) The physician has examined the individual within the past thirty (30) days.(2) The physician believes the individual is:(A) mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled; and(B) in need of custody, care, or treatment in an appropriate facility.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-8 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.289-2019, SEC.1.
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