Indiana Code 33-23-18-3. Petition for evaluation
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Sec. 3. If a sheriff, prosecutor, or criminal defense attorney having contact with an adult who has been:
(2) charged with an offense;
(1) detained; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-23-18-3
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Defense attorney: Represent defendants in criminal matters.
- Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
has reason to believe that the adult may be a qualified adult, the sheriff, prosecutor, or defense attorney may file a written petition with the appropriate court and request that the court select an assessor to evaluate the adult to determine if the adult is a qualified adult.
As added by P.L.205-2023, SEC.27.