Indiana Code - Family Law and Juvenile Law - Title 31, Section 31-32-16-5

Treatment; clear and convincing evidence

Sec. 5. Following a hearing, the juvenile court may order
involuntary drug and alcohol treatment for not more than forty-five
(45) consecutive days if the court finds by clear and convincing
evidence that the child:
(1) is a drug or alcohol abuser (as defined in 440 IAC 4.4-1-1);
(2) is incapable of consenting to or refuses to consent to
voluntary treatment services; and
(3) will benefit from a period of involuntary drug and alcohol
treatment.

As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

Last modified: May 24, 2006