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31-32-16-6. Review Hearing; Additional Term of Treatment; Findings of Fact

Sec. 6. (a) Before the expiration of a period of involuntary treatment, the juvenile court shall conduct a review hearing to determine whether further treatment is necessary. (b) The juvenile court may order an additional term of treatment if it finds at the initial review hearing by clear and convincing evidence that the conditions enumerated […]

31-32-16-8. Modification of Treatment Order

Sec. 8. The juvenile court may modify the original terms of involuntary drug and alcohol treatment if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that a substantial change in the circumstances that supported the original terms and conditions of treatment has occurred. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

31-32-16-9. Costs and Fees

Sec. 9. A parent, guardian, or custodian is required to pay court costs, court fees, and the costs of assessment and treatment. Neither the court nor the county is liable for any part of the costs of assessment or treatment under this chapter. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

31-32-16-10. Drug and Alcohol Assessment

Sec. 10. Notwithstanding IC 34-46-3 and IC 25-33-1-17, the judge may order a physician or a psychologist to submit a drug and alcohol assessment to the juvenile court in a proceeding under this chapter. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

31-32-16-11. Guardian Ad Litem

Sec. 11. The judge of the juvenile court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child at any time. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

31-32-12-3. Return of Child After Passing of Emergency

Sec. 3. Whenever an emergency has passed or whenever medical care is no longer necessary under section 1(2) of this chapter, the child shall be returned to the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian unless: (1) a petition has been filed; and (2) the court has determined under IC 31-34-5 or IC 31-37-5 that the child […]

31-32-16-4. Ex Parte Probable Cause Determination; Assessment; Hearing

Sec. 4. (a) The juvenile court, after making an ex parte determination that there is probable cause to believe the child is a drug or alcohol abuser (as defined in 440 IAC 4.4-1-1), shall order the child named in the petition to undergo a drug and alcohol assessment. The assessment shall be performed by: (1) […]

31-32-12-4. Effect of Chapter

Sec. 4. This chapter is in addition to, is not limited by, and does not limit IC 16-36-3. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-12(d).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

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 […]