Indiana Statutes

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

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

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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Legislative History

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

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