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Sec. 20. (a) A problem solving court may provide the following services to individuals participating in problem solving court programs:

(1) Screening for eligibility and other appropriate services.

(2) Assessment.

(3) Education.

(4) Referral.

(5) Service coordination and case management.

(6) Supervision.

(7) Judicial involvement.

(8) Program evaluation.

(9) Rehabilitative services.

(b) A problem solving court may not provide direct treatment services unless:

(1) the problem solving court is certified by the division of mental health and addiction under IC 12-23-1-6;

(2) the problem solving court uses licensed medical professionals who provide mental health treatment to individuals with psychiatric disorders; and

(3) the court that establishes the problem solving court determines that existing community resources are inadequate to respond satisfactorily to the demand for services from the court.

As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.95-2013, SEC.3.