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31-32-15-1. Appeal and Review

Sec. 1. Appeals may be taken as provided by law. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-17.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

31-32-16-1. Involuntary Treatment; Drug or Alcohol Treatment

Sec. 1. A proceeding under this chapter is separate from and does not affect: (1) a proceeding for involuntary treatment under IC 12-26; or (2) an order from a juvenile court under IC 31-37 that requires drug or alcohol treatment. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

31-32-12-1. Mental or Physical Examination or Treatment

Sec. 1. If the procedures under IC 31-32-13 are followed, the juvenile court may authorize mental or physical examinations, including drug and alcohol screens, or treatment under the following circumstances: (1) If the court has not authorized the filing of a petition but a physician certifies that an emergency exists, the court: (A) may order […]

31-32-12-2. Temporary Confinement of Child

Sec. 2. (a) The juvenile court may order temporary confinement for not more than fourteen (14) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, to complete the mental or physical examination of a child. (b) This section does not authorize a commitment under IC 12-26. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-12(b).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

31-32-16-3. Verified Petition; Summary of Facts

Sec. 3. A verified petition filed under section 2 of this chapter must include the name and age of the child and a summary of facts that support the petitioner’s request for involuntary drug and alcohol treatment. 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 […]