Treatment; clear and convincing evidence

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.