Sec. 1. In a criminal proceeding for a misdemeanor or infraction in which:
(1) the use or abuse of alcohol, drugs, or harmful substances is a contributing factor or a material element of the offense; or
(2) the defendant's mental illness other than substance abuse, is a contributing factor;
the court may take judicial notice of the fact that proper early intervention, medical, advisory, or rehabilitative treatment of the defendant is likely to decrease the defendant's tendency to engage in antisocial behavior.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-15.1(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.224-2003, SEC.125; P.L.85-2004, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Addiction Services
12-23-5-0.5. Applicability After June 30, 2005
12-23-5-1. Judicial Notice of Rehabilitative or Other Treatment
12-23-5-2. Deferral of Prosecution; Order Requiring Treatment; Conditions
12-23-5-3. Violation of Condition; Resumption of Criminal Proceedings
12-23-5-4. Fulfillment of Conditions; Dismissal of Charges
12-23-5-5.5. Offenses; Operating Motor Vehicle Without Ignition Interlock Device
12-23-5-6. Misdemeanor Convictions; Probation; Referring Defendant to Treatment or Therapy Program
12-23-5-7. Exceptions to Eligibility for Deferral
12-23-5-9. Programs in Which Defendants Ordered to Participate