Involuntary patients; petitioning committing court or hearing officer

Ind. Code § 12-27-5-2, under Refusal of Treatment.

Ind. Code § 12-27-5-2

Sec. 2. (a) An involuntary patient who wants to refuse to submit to treatment or a habilitation program may petition the committing court or hearing officer for consideration of the treatment or program. (b) In the absence of a petition made under subsection (a), the service provider may proceed with the proposed treatment or habilitation program. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-7 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.