§ 12-23-7.1-1 Treatment request by drug abuser or alcoholic; requirements
§ 12-23-7.1-2 Treatment conditions and duties
§ 12-23-7.1-3 Examination of individual requesting treatment
§ 12-23-7.1-4 Denial of treatment request
§ 12-23-7.1-5 Court duties
§ 12-23-7.1-6 Division report to court
§ 12-23-7.1-7 Court determination; individual to answer charge
§ 12-23-7.1-8 Court deferral; consent of prosecuting attorney
§ 12-23-7.1-9 Progress reports
§ 12-23-7.1-10 Division acceptance
§ 12-23-7.1-11 Criminal charge; continued or dismissed
§ 12-23-7.1-12 Resumption of criminal proceeding
§ 12-23-7.1-13 Accrued time
§ 12-23-7.1-14 Release requirements
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 12 > Article 23 > Chapter 7.1 - Continuance of Prosecution After Criminal Charge

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.