Application of section; commitment of persons apparently

suffering from chronic mental illness; initiation of proceedings; petition Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to the commitment of an individual if the individual has previously been committed under IC 12-26-6. (b) A proceeding for the commitment of an individual who appears to be suffering from a chronic mental illness may be begun by filing with a court having jurisdiction a written petition by any of the following: (1) A health officer. (2) A police officer. (3) A friend of the individual. (4) A relative of the individual. (5) The spouse of the individual. (6) A guardian of the individual. (7) The superintendent of a facility where the individual is present. (8) A prosecuting attorney in accordance with IC 35-36-2-4. (9) A prosecuting attorney or the attorney for a county office if civil commitment proceedings are initiated under IC 31-34-19-3 or IC 31-37-18-3. (10) A third party that contracts with the division of mental health and addiction to provide competency restoration services to a defendant under IC 35-36-3-3 or IC 35-36-3-4. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-10(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.203; P.L.5-1993, SEC.216; P.L.1-1997, SEC.86; P.L.77-2004, SEC.1.