Treatment; Clear and Convincing Evidence

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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 refuses to consent to voluntary treatment services; and

(3) will benefit from a period of involuntary drug and alcohol treatment.

As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.


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