Sec. 5. 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);

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-32-16-5

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(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.

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