Indiana Code
Chapter 16. Problem Solving Courts
33-23-16-12. Jurisdiction and Eligibility Requirements for Problem Solving Courts

Sec. 12. (a) A problem solving court and accompanying services of the problem solving court are available only to individuals over whom the court that established the problem solving court has jurisdiction.
(b) A problem solving court with criminal jurisdiction that does not have felony jurisdiction may assume jurisdiction over an individual convicted of a felony from another court within the county if the problem solving court returns the case to the referring court for additional proceedings when:
(1) the individual has successfully completed the problem solving court's program; or
(2) the individual's participation in the problem solving court program is terminated by the problem solving court.
(c) In accordance with the rules adopted by the board, a problem solving court that is a veteran's court may assume jurisdiction over a veteran who:
(1) meets all the eligibility requirements in section 13 of this chapter; and
(2) is referred to the problem solving court by a court in another jurisdiction.
(d) The board shall adopt rules prescribing minimum eligibility criteria for an individual to participate in a problem solving court program.
As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.255.

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