Sec. 8. If the court determines that an individual is a drug abuser or an alcoholic and is likely to be rehabilitated through treatment, the court may, with the consent of the prosecuting attorney:
(1) defer the trial; or
(2) without a jury, conduct the trial of the individual but may, with the consent of the prosecuting attorney, do the following:
(A) Defer entering general findings with respect to the individual until the time that prosecution may be resumed.
(B) Place the individual under the supervision of the division for treatment for a maximum of three (3) years.
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