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Involuntary Commitments, Artificial Intelligence & Expedited Appeals

May 5, 2025 | Indiana Court Times

Subjects of involuntary temporary mental health commitments in Indiana can be left without meaningful appellate relief. Indiana Code 12-26-6 states that an individual alleged to be mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled may be committed for not more than 90 days. The standard appellate timeline is approximately 150 days after which the Court of Appeals starts drafting an opinion. These timelines can lead to some appeals being treated as moot.

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