Indiana § 31-32-16-5 Treatment; clear and convincing evidence

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-32-16-5 — Treatment; clear and convincing evidence

Indiana § 31-32-16-5

Art. 32JUVENILE LAW: JUVENILE COURT

Ch. 16Involuntary Drug and Alcohol Treatment

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Ind. Code § 31-32-16-5 (2026).

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Following a hearing, the juvenile court may order involuntary drug and alcohol treatment for not more than forty-five (45) consecutive days if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child:

(1)is a drug or alcohol abuser (as defined in 440 IAC 4.4-1-1);

(2)is incapable of consenting to or refuses to consent to voluntary treatment services; and

(3)will benefit from a period of involuntary drug and alcohol treatment.

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Following a hearing, the juvenile court may
order involuntary drug and alcohol treatment for not more than
forty-five (45) consecutive days if the court finds by clear and
convincing evidence that the child:
(1) is a drug or alcohol abuser (as defined in 440 IAC 4.4-1-1);
(2) is incapable of consenting to or refuses to consent to voluntary
treatment services; and
(3) will benefit from a period of involuntary drug and alcohol
treatment.