Sec. 1. If:
(1) a court has reason to believe that an individual charged with an offense is a drug abuser or an alcoholic or the individual states that the individual is a drug abuser or an alcoholic;
(2) the court finds that the individual is eligible to make the request for treatment provided for in IC 12-23-6.1; and
(3) the defendant is not disqualified under IC 12-23-6.1-1;
the court may advise the individual that the prosecution of the charge may be continued if the individual requests to undergo treatment and is accepted for treatment by the division.
As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Addiction Services
Chapter 7.1. Continuance of Prosecution After Criminal Charge
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
12-23-7.1-6. 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
12-23-7.1-10. Division Acceptance
12-23-7.1-11. Criminal Charge; Continued or Dismissed