Ind. Code § 31-32-16-5

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 31-32-16-5 - Treatment; clear and convincing evidence

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.

IC 31-32-16-5

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