Misdemeanor convictions; probation; referring defendant to

Ind. Code § 12-23-5-6, under Chapter 5. Conditional Deferment of Judicial Proceedings After Commission of Misdemeanor or Infraction.

Ind. Code § 12-23-5-6

treatment or therapy program Sec. 6. If a defendant is convicted in a proceeding described in section 1 of this chapter and the court places the defendant on probation, the court may do the following: (1) Refer the defendant to an alcohol and drug services treatment program if the court makes a determination under section 1(1) of this chapter. (2) Refer the defendant to an appropriate therapy program if the court makes a determination under section 1(2) of this chapter.

(3) Require the defendant to undergo treatment as a condition of probation. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-15.1(d).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.