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§ 31-32-16-5 — Indiana Law | CourtGPT
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§ 31-32-16-5

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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.