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IN Code § 12-27-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 4. Seclusion and Restraint of Patients|12-27-4-2. Recording Instances of and Reasons for Use of Seclusion or Restraint

Sec. 2. A service provider shall record all instances of restraint or seclusion and detailed reasons for the restraint or seclusion in the patient's habilitation or treatment record.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-6 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 4. Seclusion and Restraint of Patients|12-27-4-3. Observation of Restrained or Secluded Patient; Recording

Sec. 3. A service provider shall do the following:(1) Frequently observe a patient who is restrained or secluded.(2) Enter written notification of the observation in the patient's treatment or habilitation record.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-6 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 5. Refusal of Treatment|12-27-5-1. Voluntary Patients; Rights to Refuse Treatment

Sec. 1. An adult voluntary patient who is not adjudicated mentally incompetent may refuse to submit to treatment or a habilitation program.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-7 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 5. Refusal of Treatment|12-27-5-2. Involuntary Patients; Petitioning Committing Court or Hearing Officer

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.
IN Code § 12-27-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 6. Information Concerning Rights of Patients|12-27-6-1. Patient Access to Information Respecting Patient Rights

Sec. 1. The administrative head of a facility subject to this article shall ensure that each patient in the service provider's care has access to the information contained in this article respecting the patient's rights.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-11.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 6. Information Concerning Rights of Patients|12-27-6-2. Information Required to Be Given Patients

Sec. 2. A service provider shall inform all patients of the following:(1) The nature of the treatment or habilitation program proposed.(2) The known effects of receiving and of not receiving the treatment or habilitation.(3) Alternative treatments or habilitation programs, if any.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-7 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 6. Information Concerning Rights of Patients|12-27-6-3. Adult Voluntary Patients; Right to Refuse Treatment or Habilitation; Involuntary Patients; Right to Petition for Consideration

Sec. 3. (a) A service provider shall inform all adult voluntary patients who are not adjudicated mentally incompetent of the right to refuse to submit to treatment or a habilitation program.(b) A service provider shall inform all involuntary patients, verbally and in writing, of the right to petition the committing court or hearing officer for consideration of the treatment or program.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-7 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.121-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-27-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 7. Waiver of Rights|12-27-7-1. Voluntary and Knowing Waiver

Sec. 1. A patient may waive any of the rights enumerated in this article if the waiver is given voluntarily and knowingly.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-5 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 7. Waiver of Rights|12-27-7-2. Admission to Program; Waiver Not Condition

Sec. 2. A waiver made under section 1 of this chapter may be withdrawn at any time.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-5 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 7. Waiver of Rights|12-27-7-3. Withdrawal of Waiver

Sec. 3. Admission to a treatment or habilitation program may not be conditioned upon the giving of a waiver under section 1 of this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-5 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 8. Remedies|12-27-8-1. Remedy for Violations

Sec. 1. A violation of rights recognized by this article may be remedied under this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-10 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 8. Remedies|12-27-8-2. Action; Court Having Jurisdiction; Money Damages for Willful or Wanton Violations

Sec. 2. (a) An individual whose rights were violated or a person authorized by statute to act on the individual's behalf may bring an action.(b) An action under this section shall be brought in a court that has jurisdiction.(c) In an action under this section, money damages may be awarded only for willful or wanton violation of the rights recognized by this article.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-10(1).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 8. Remedies|12-27-8-3. Administrative Remedies

Sec. 3. A violation of rights recognized by this article may be remedied by an appropriate administrative action, including the following:(1) Disciplinary action against an employee.(2) Withdrawal of certification, license, or funding of a service provider.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-10(2).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-27-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 9. Mental Health Ombudsman Program|12-27-9-2. Confidentiality of Information

Sec. 2. Except as provided under section 6 of this chapter, all information and records of the ombudsman under this chapter are confidential and may not become public records or be subject to a subpoena or discovery proceedings.As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.62.
IN Code § 12-27-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 9. Mental Health Ombudsman Program|12-27-9-3. Contract With Nonprofit Corporation for Operation of Program

Sec. 3. Within the limits of appropriated funds, the division of mental health and addiction shall contract in writing with a nonprofit corporation for the operation of the mental health ombudsman program. The nonprofit corporation must:(1) be qualified to receive tax deductible contributions under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code;(2) have offices statewide; and(3) have experience in mental health advocacy.As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.75.
IN Code § 12-27-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 9. Mental Health Ombudsman Program|12-27-9-4. Duties of Program; Records and Reports

Sec. 4. (a) The mental health ombudsman program operated under this chapter must do the following:(1) Have at least one (1) full-time person to operate the program.(2) Recruit and train volunteers to help carry out the duties of the program under this chapter.(3) Mediate or advocate on behalf of mental health patients.(4) At the request of a mental health patient, or upon receiving a complaint or other information affording reasonable grounds to believe that the rights of a mental health patient who is not capable of requesting assistance have been adversely affected, gather information about, analyze, and review on behalf of the mental health patient, the actions of an agency, a facility, or a program.(5) At reasonable times in the course of conducting a review, enter and view premises within the control of an agency, a facility, or a program.(b) The mental health ombudsman shall maintain records of all activities on behalf of consumers and report all findings to the division on a quarterly basis.As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.62.
IN Code § 12-27-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 9. Mental Health Ombudsman Program|12-27-9-5. Complaints; Recommendations

Sec. 5. (a) The ombudsman may receive a complaint from the division of mental health and addiction's toll free number (IC 12-21-5-1.5) or any source concerning an action by an agency, a facility, or a program. After completing a review, the ombudsman shall inform the complainant and the agency, facility, or program that the review has been completed.(b) If, after:(1) reviewing a complaint;(2) considering the response of an agency, a facility, or a program; and(3) considering any other pertinent material;the mental health ombudsman determines that the complaint has merit, the ombudsman may make recommendations to that agency, facility, or program.(c) At the ombudsman's request, the agency, facility, or program shall, within a reasonable time, inform the ombudsman about the action taken on the ombudsman's recommendation under subsection (b) or the reasons for not complying with the ombudsman's recommendation.As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.76.
IN Code § 12-27-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 27. Rights of Individuals Being Treated for Mental Illness or Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 9. Mental Health Ombudsman Program|12-27-9-6. Referral of Matters; Statistics

Sec. 6. (a) If the ombudsman believes that the agency, facility, or program has failed to comply with the ombudsman's recommendations, the ombudsman shall refer the matter to the division of mental health and addiction or the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission as appropriate.(b) The ombudsman shall compile annual statistics on each agency, facility, or program on which it reviews a complaint or conducts an investigation and determines that the complaint has merit or the investigation reveals a problem. The statistics must specify the types of complaints or problems and each agency, facility, or program that has failed to comply with the ombudsman's recommendations. The statistics shall be reported to the director of the division of mental health and addiction.As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.77.
IN Code § 12-28-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-1. Policy; Purpose; Liberal Construction

Sec. 1. (a) It is the policy of the state that every individual with a developmental disability, individual with a mental illness, and individual seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services has the same right to legal and other professional and lay representational services to promote, protect, and advocate the individual's interests as any other individual.(b) It is the intent of this chapter to secure to the state, the state's local units of government, and Indiana citizens maximum benefits under the Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (P.L.94-103), and to this end this chapter should be liberally construed.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 16-13-19-1; 16-13-19-6.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.131.
IN Code § 12-28-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-2. Advocacy Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "advocacy" means speaking for, pleading for, supporting, advising, espousing the rights of, or interceding on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with a mental illness, or individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services before public or private agencies, organizations, institutions, or individuals serving individuals with a developmental disability or individuals with a mental illness or providing vocational rehabilitation services.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-2 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.132.
IN Code § 12-28-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-3. Commission Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission established by this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-2 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
IN Code § 12-28-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-4. Services Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "services" refers to Indiana protection and advocacy services.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-2 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
IN Code § 12-28-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-5. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "vocational rehabilitation services" refers to services available under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-2 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
IN Code § 12-28-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-6. Establishment of Commission; Membership; Eligibility; Advisory Members

Sec. 6. (a) The Indiana protection and advocacy services commission is established. The commission is composed of thirteen (13) members who represent or who are knowledgeable about the needs of individuals served by the commission, including an intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and mental illness to be appointed as follows:(1) Four (4) members to be appointed by the governor.(2) Nine (9) members to be appointed by a majority vote of commission members.(b) An official or employee of a branch of state government that delivers services to individuals with a developmental disability, with a mental illness, or seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services is not eligible for membership on the commission.(c) One (1) member of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate and one (1) member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives serve in an advisory nonvoting capacity to the commission.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-3(a), (b), (c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.140-1993, SEC.3; P.L.99-2007, SEC.133; P.L.117-2015, SEC.23.
IN Code § 12-28-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-7. Term of Office; Consecutive Terms

Sec. 7. (a) The term of office of a member of the commission is three (3) years.(b) A member may not serve more than five (5) consecutive terms.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-3(d) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.23-1998, SEC.1; P.L.46-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-28-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-8. Vacancies

Sec. 8. A vacancy on the commission must be filled by appointment not later than sixty (60) days after the vacancy occurs. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of the term.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-3(f).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.140-1993, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-28-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-9. Per Diem; Travel Expenses

Sec. 9. The commission members are entitled to per diem and travel expenses for attending the meetings of the commission as provided for state employees under IC 4-10-11-2.1.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-3(e).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
IN Code § 12-28-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-10. Executive Director

Sec. 10. The commission shall establish Indiana protection and advocacy services and appoint an individual to be executive director of the services. The executive director serves at the pleasure of the commission and shall devote the director's time exclusively to the performance of the duties of the office.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-3 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
IN Code § 12-28-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-11. Purpose of Commission

Sec. 11. The primary purpose of the commission is to assure adequate legal and advocacy services for the:(1) promotion;(2) protection; and(3) advocacy;of the rights and interests of individuals with a developmental disability, individuals with a mental illness, and individuals who are seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services throughout Indiana.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-4.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.134.
IN Code § 12-28-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-12. Powers, Duties, and Functions of Commission

Sec. 12. Notwithstanding IC 4-6-2, the commission has the following powers, duties, and functions:(1) Establish and maintain all necessary offices.(2) Provide legal and other advocacy services throughout Indiana to individuals or organizations on matters related to the protection of the legal and human rights of individuals with a developmental disability, individuals with a mental illness, and individuals who are seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services.(3) Enter into contractual relationships and sue and be sued in the name of the services.(4) Apply for, solicit, and accept contributions or grants of money, property, or services made by gift, devise, bequest, grant, or other means from any source that the commission considers best to assist the services in performing its purpose.(5) Provide information and referral services.(6) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:(A) Establish and operate local protection and advocacy service units.(B) Operate the service.(C) Perform the commission's duties.(7) Ensure full participation in the electoral process in individuals with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places, in accordance with 52 U.S.C. 21061 through 52 U.S.C. 21062.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-5.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.201; P.L.99-2007, SEC.135; P.L.100-2012, SEC.34; P.L.128-2015, SEC.235.
IN Code § 12-28-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 1. Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission|12-28-1-13. Eligibility for Services

Sec. 13. An individual with mental illness is eligible for services under this chapter if the individual:(1) has significant mental illness or emotional impairment, as determined by a mental health professional qualified under Indiana statutes and rules; and(2) is:(A) an inpatient or a resident in a facility rendering care or treatment even if the location of the inpatient or resident is unknown;(B) in the process of being admitted to a facility rendering care or treatment, including an individual being transported to the facility;(C) involuntarily confined in a municipal detention facility for reasons other than serving a sentence resulting from conviction for a crime; or(D) living in a community setting, including the individual's own home.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-2.5.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.136; P.L.45-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-28-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 28. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 2. Interstate Compact on Mental Health|12-28-2-2. Compact Administrator; Rules; Cooperation

Sec. 2. (a) Pursuant to the compact described in section 1 of this chapter, the director or a person authorized to act on behalf of the director shall perform the duties of compact administrator.(b) The compact administrator may, acting jointly with like officers of other party states, adopt rules to carry out more effectively the terms of the compact.(c) The compact administrator shall cooperate with all departments, agencies, and officers of the state and subdivisions of the state in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or of any supplementary agreement entered into by Indiana under the compact.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-8-2.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.