Arrest for public intoxication; options available

Sec. 1. A police officer or peace officer making an arrest for public intoxication may do the following: (1) If an individual is unmanageable or is causing damage to the individual or others, take the individual into custody for criminal processing in the city lock-up or county jail. (2) If an individual is manageable and not causing damage to the individual or others, issue a citation and do either of the following: (A) If within reasonable proximity, take the individual to any of the following: (i) The individual's home. (ii) The home of a relative of the individual. (iii) A responsible person who is competent and willing to provide care, assistance, and treatment. (B) Take the individual to an approved public or private treatment facility or to the city lock-up or county jail if no facility is available. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-32(a), (b).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.