§ 31-32-16-4 — Ex parte probable cause determination; assessment; hearing

Indiana § 31-32-16-4

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 32: JUVENILE LAW: JUVENILE COURT
• Ch. 16: Involuntary Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Text

(a) The juvenile court, after making an ex
parte determination that there is probable cause to believe the child is
a drug or alcohol abuser (as defined in 440 IAC 4.4-1-1), shall order
the child named in the petition to undergo a drug and alcohol
assessment. The assessment shall be performed by:
(1) a psychiatrist (as defined in IC 11-10-3-1);
(2) a physician (as defined in IC 12-15-35-12); or
(3) a psychologist with training in drug and alcohol assessment
and treatment.
The person who performs the assessment under this section must be
different from the person who submitted the affidavit under section 2
of this chapter. If it is determined that involuntary treatment is
necessary, the assessment must include a recommended level of care
and length of treatment.
(b) After completion of the assessment, the juvenile court shall
conduct a hearing. Each person who performed an assessment must be
present and available to testify at the hearing.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.