Indiana Code
Ind. Code § 12-7-2-53 (2026)
"Dangerous"
✓ current as of May 2026
Sec. 53. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), "dangerous", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.
(b) "Dangerous", for purposes of IC 12-26-5, means a condition in which an individual presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-1(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.205-2023, SEC.2.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 52
cases (7 in the last 5 years), 1994–2025 · leading case: In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of T.K. v. Dep't of Vets. Affairs, 27 N.E.3d 271 (Ind. 2015).
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of T.K. v. Dep't of Vets. Affairs, 27 N.E.3d 271 (Ind. 2015). “” Ind.Code § 12-7-2-53 (2012). “Gravely disabled” is defined as: a condition in which an individual, as a result of mental illness, is in danger of coming to harm because the individual: (1) is unable to provide for that individual’s food, clothing, shelter, or other essential…”
A.J. v. Logansport State Hosp., 956 N.E.2d 96 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). “" Ind.Code § 12-7-2-53. If after the hearing, the trial court finds that the individual is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled, the court may either enter an order for "the individual's custody, care, or treatment, or continued custody, care, or treatment in an…”
B.D. v. Indiana Univ. Health Bloomington Hosp., 121 N.E.3d 1044 (Ind. Ct. App. 2019). “For purposes of civil commitment, dangerousness is defined as "a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm [herself] or others.”
In the Matter of the Commitment of M.E. v. Dep't of Vets. Affairs, 64 N.E.3d 855 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). “Ind.Code § 12-7-2-53. When certain conduct is alleged to be dangerous, we must consider whether “the conduct is an instance of everyday risk-taking behavior.”
Commitment of M.M. v. Clarian Health Partners, 826 N.E.2d 90 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005). “” I.C. § 12-7-2-53 (West 2001). “Danger-r ousness must be shown by clear and convincing evidence indicating that the behavior used as an index of a person’s dangerousness would not occur but for the person’s mental illness.”
M.L. v. Meridian Servs., Inc., 956 N.E.2d 752 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). ““Dangerous” is defined as “a condition for which an individual, as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.”
In the Matter of Commitment of Awd, 861 N.E.2d 1260 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007). “" Ind.Code § 12-7-2-53. "Dangerousness must be shown *1265 by clear and convincing evidence indicating that the behavior used as an index of a person's dangerousness would not occur but for the person's mental illness.”
In the Matter of the Commitment of J.M., J.M. v. Ne. Ctr., Inc., 62 N.E.3d 1208 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). “” I.C. § 12-7-2-53. J.M. contends that the evidence on this issue is insufficient because [a]t no point did any witness describe the actions that led up to J.”
Commitment of M.Z. v. Clarian Health Partners, 829 N.E.2d 634 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005). “Indiana Code section 12-7-2-53 defines "dangerous" as "a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.”
In the Matter of Commitment of Cj v. Health & Hosp. Corp. of Marion Cty., 842 N.E.2d 407 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006). “Indiana Code section 12-7-2-53 defines "dangerous" as "a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.”
Commitment of C.A. v. Ctr. for Mental Health, 776 N.E.2d 1216 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). “” Ind.Code § 12-7-2-53. Dangerousness must be shown by clear and convincing evidence indicating that the behavior used as an index of a person’s dangerousness would not occur but for the person’s mental illness.”
In the Matter of the Commitment of T.K. v. Dep't of Vets. Affairs, 993 N.E.2d 245 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013). “argues that this type of behavior does not suggest any risk, let alone a substantial risk, that he would harm himself or others. “Dangerousness” for our purposes is defined as “a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the…”
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