33-23-16-10. “Veterans’ Court”
Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, “veterans’ court” means a problem solving court focused on addressing the needs of veterans in the court system by: (1) bringing together substance abuse rehabilitation professionals, mental health professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; and (2) linking eligible veterans to individually tailored programs or services. As […]
33-23-16-11. Establishment of a Problem Solving Court
Sec. 11. A city court or county court may establish a problem solving court. A problem solving court established under this section may be: (1) a drug court; (2) a mental health court; (3) a family dependency drug court; (4) a community court; (5) a reentry court; (6) a domestic violence court; (7) a veterans’ […]
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 […]
33-23-16-13. Individual Eligibility Requirements
Sec. 13. An individual is eligible to participate in a problem solving court program only if: (1) the individual meets all of the eligibility criteria established by the board under section 12 of this chapter; (2) the judge of the problem solving court approves the admission of the individual to the problem solving court program; […]
33-23-16-14. Deferred Prosecution
Sec. 14. (a) A court, without entering a judgment of conviction, may defer proceedings against an individual and place the individual in a problem solving court program under this section only if: (1) the individual meets the conditions for eligibility set forth in section 13(1) and 13(2) of this chapter; (2) the individual pleads guilty […]
33-23-16-14.5. Termination of Participation
Sec. 14.5. (a) A problem solving court may terminate an individual’s participation in a problem solving court program if the individual has violated at least one (1) of the conditions of the individual’s: (1) participation agreement; or (2) case management plan. (b) If it is alleged that an individual has violated at least one (1) […]
33-23-16-15. Individuals With Nonsuspendible Sentences
Sec. 15. (a) A problem solving court may place an individual in a problem solving court program under this section if the individual is convicted of an offense that is nonsuspendible and the individual meets the conditions for eligibility set forth in section 13(1) and 13(2) of this chapter. (b) If the requirements of subsection […]
33-23-16-2. “Chemical Test”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “chemical test” means an analysis of an individual’s: (1) blood; (2) breath; (3) hair; (4) sweat; (5) saliva; (6) urine; or (7) other bodily substance; to determine the presence of alcohol, a drug, or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9). As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4. Amended […]
33-23-16-16. Certification of Problem Solving Courts; Personnel Certification
Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, “effective date” means the date established by the board after which minimum employment qualifications are required for persons employed by a problem solving court program. (b) A program established under this chapter is subject to the regulatory powers of the office of judicial administration established by IC […]
33-23-16-3. “Community Court”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “community court” means a problem solving court focused on addressing specific neighborhood or local criminal problems by: (1) bringing together criminal justice professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; and (2) linking eligible defendants or juveniles to individually tailored programs or services. As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4.