§ 11-10-4-6 — Administration of drug for controlling mental or emotional disorder; requirements

The administration of a drug by the department
for the purpose of controlling a mental or emotional disorder is subject
to the following requirements:
(1) The particular drug must be prescribed by a physician who has
examined the offender.
(2) The drug must be administered by either a physician or
qualified medical personnel under the direct supervision of a
physician.
(3) The offender must be periodically observed, during the
duration of the drug's effect, by qualified medical personnel.
(4) A drug may be administered for a period longer than
seventy-two (72) hours only if the administration is part of a
psychotherapeutic program of treatment prescribed and detailed
in writing by a physician.
(5) A drug may be administered for the purpose of controlling
substance abuse, including a federal Food and Drug
Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for
the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3. Amended by
P.L.187-2015, SEC.2; P.L.209-2015, SEC.2.