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33-23-16-4. “Domestic Violence Court”

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “domestic violence court” means a problem solving court focused on the safety of the victim and the defendant’s accountability by: (1) bringing together criminal justice professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; (2) linking victims to programs and services; and (3) linking eligible defendants and juveniles to […]

33-23-16-18. Authority of the Office of Judicial Administration to Revoke the Certification of a Problem Solving Court; Implementation Authority

Sec. 18. The office of judicial administration may: (1) revoke the certification of a problem solving court if the office of judicial administration determines that the problem solving court does not comply with rules adopted under this chapter and applicable federal regulations; and (2) enter into agreements or contracts with: (A) another department, authority, or […]

33-23-16-5. “Drug Court”

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, “drug court” means a problem solving court focused on addressing the substance abuse issues of defendants or juveniles in the criminal justice system by: (1) bringing together substance abuse rehabilitation professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; and (2) linking eligible defendants or juveniles to individually […]

33-23-16-19. Petition to Establish a Problem Solving Court

Sec. 19. (a) A court shall notify the office of judicial administration of the court’s intention to establish a problem solving court during the planning for the establishment of the problem solving court. (b) A court seeking to establish a problem solving court must submit a petition for approval to the office of judicial administration […]

33-23-16-6. “Family Dependency Drug Court”

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “family dependency drug court” means a problem solving court focused on supporting families that include a child who has been adjudicated a child in need of services and a parent, guardian, or other household member who has substance abuse problems by: (1) bringing together substance abuse rehabilitation professionals, […]

33-23-16-7. “Mental Health Court”

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “mental health court” means a problem solving court focused on addressing the mental health needs of individuals in the court system by: (1) bringing together mental health professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; and (2) linking eligible individuals to individually tailored programs or services. As added […]

33-23-16-8. “Problem Solving Court”

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “problem solving court” means a court providing a process for immediate and highly structured judicial intervention for eligible individuals that incorporates the following problem solving concepts: (1) Enhanced information to improve decision making. (2) Engaging the community to assist with problem solving. (3) Collaboration with social service providers […]

33-23-16-9. “Reentry Court”

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, “reentry court” means a problem solving court that is focused on the needs of individuals who reenter the community after a period of incarceration and that may provide a range of necessary reintegration services for eligible individuals, including the following: (1) Supervision. (2) Offender assessment. (3) Judicial involvement. […]

33-23-16-9.1. “Rehabilitative Service”

Sec. 9.1. As used in this chapter, “rehabilitative service” means a class, program, or service provided: (1) to an individual participating in a problem solving court program; and (2) by: (A) the problem solving court; or (B) another entity to which the individual has been referred by the problem solving court; to address the rehabilitative […]

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 […]