Sec. 8. A police officer who takes custody of an intoxicated individual in good faith for the purpose of delivering the individual to:
(1) a certified treatment facility; or
(2) the alcoholic rehabilitation program provided for in IC 12-23-14;
is immune from civil or criminal liability arising out of a claim for or charge of false arrest or false imprisonment.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-19(g).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Addiction Services
Chapter 9. Voluntary Treatment by Division for Alcoholics
12-23-9-1. Application for Treatment; Minors
12-23-9-2. Examination by Physician
12-23-9-3. Admission; Referral; Transportation
12-23-9-4. Incapacitation by Alcohol; Length of Detention
12-23-9-5. Notification of Family or Next of Kin
12-23-9-7. Patients Leaving Facility; Outpatient and Intermediate Treatment; Assistance
12-23-9-8. Police Officer Taking Custody of Intoxicated Individual; Immunity From Liability