Section 23-10.1-1. – Short title.

§ 23-10.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Emergency Commitment for Drug Intoxication Law”. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 20.

Section 23-10.1-2. – Definitions.

§ 23-10.1-2. Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, or in any order, rule, or regulation made or promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or in any printed forms prepared by the department or the director, unless otherwise expressly stated, or unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: (1) “Approved public treatment facility” means a treatment […]

Section 23-10.1-3. – General powers and duties.

§ 23-10.1-3. General powers and duties. (a) The department is charged with the execution of the laws relating to the emergency admission and custody of drug intoxicated individuals. (b) The department may adopt rules and regulations that it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter to insure the safety and promote […]

Section 23-10.1-4. – Emergency commitment.

§ 23-10.1-4. Emergency commitment. (a) Any police officer may take an individual into protective custody and transport him or her to the emergency room of any hospital if the officer has reason to believe that: (1) The individual is intoxicated by drugs other than alcohol and as a result is likely to injure him or […]

Section 23-10.1-5. – Period of treatment.

§ 23-10.1-5. Period of treatment. An individual admitted to an approved public treatment facility pursuant to this chapter shall be held for a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours for evaluation, and shall be discharged no later than five (5) days measured from the date of his or her admission. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 370, […]

Section 23-10.1-6. – Criminal law limitations.

§ 23-10.1-6. Criminal law limitations. Nothing in this chapter affects any law, ordinance, or resolution against driving under the influence of drugs, or other similar offense involving the operation of a vehicle, aircraft, boat, machinery, or other equipment, or regarding the sale, purchase, dispensing, possessing, or use of drugs. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 370, […]