Title 33, COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS

Sec. 13. An individual is eligible to participate in a problem solving court program only if: (1) the individual meets all of the eligibility criteria established by the board under section 12 of this chapter; (2) the judge of the problem solving court approves the admission of t…

Sec. 14. (a) A court, without entering a judgment of conviction, may defer proceedings against an individual and place the individual in a problem solving court program under this section only if: (1) the individual meets the conditions for eligibility set forth in section 13(1) …

Sec. 14.5. (a) A problem solving court may terminate an individual's participation in a problem solving court program if the individual has violated at least one (1) of the conditions of the individual's: (1) participation agreement; or (2) case management plan. (b) If it is alle…

Sec. 15. (a) A problem solving court may place an individual in a problem solving court program under this section if the individual is convicted of an offense that is nonsuspendible and the individual meets the conditions for eligibility set forth in section 13(1) and 13(2) of t…

Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, "effective date" means the date established by the board after which minimum employment qualifications are required for persons employed by a problem solving court program. (b) A program established under this chapter is subject to the regula…

Sec. 17. The office of judicial administration shall: (1) ensure that problem solving courts comply with the rules adopted under this chapter and applicable federal regulations; (2) certify problem solving courts according to the requirements and procedures established under sect…

Sec. 18. The office of judicial administration may: (1) revoke the certification of a problem solving court if the office of judicial administration determines that the problem solving court does not comply with rules adopted under this chapter and applicable federal regulations;…

Sec. 19. (a) A court shall notify the office of judicial administration of the court's intention to establish a problem solving court during the planning for the establishment of the problem solving court. (b) A court seeking to establish a problem solving court must submit a pet…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "chemical test" means an analysis of an individual's: (1) blood; (2) breath; (3) hair; (4) sweat; (5) saliva; (6) urine; or (7) other bodily substance; to determine the presence of alcohol, a drug, or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48…

Sec. 20. (a) A problem solving court may provide the following services to individuals participating in problem solving court programs: (1) Screening for eligibility and other appropriate services. (2) Assessment. (3) Education. (4) Referral. (5) Service coordination and case man…

Sec. 21. A court may take steps necessary to carry out the functions of the problem solving court, including the following: (1) Hiring employees as needed to perform the required functions of the problem solving court. (2) Establishing policies and procedures for the problem solv…

Sec. 22. (a) The costs of a problem solving court may, at the discretion of the fiscal body of the unit, be supplemented out of the city general fund or the county general fund and may be further supplemented by payment from the user fee fund upon appropriation made under IC 33-3…

Sec. 23. (a) The board shall adopt rules establishing a range of fees that may be assessed to an eligible individual to receive problem solving court services under this chapter. (b) A court that has established a problem solving court under this chapter may require eligible indi…

Sec. 23.5. (a) A parent or guardian of a child: (1) who is: (A) adjudicated a delinquent child; or (B) in a program of informal adjustment approved by a juvenile court under IC 31-37-9; and (2) who is accepted into a problem solving court program; is financially responsible for t…

Sec. 24. (a) A problem solving court may require an individual participating in a problem solving court program to undergo chemical testing. (b) An individual may be liable for the cost of any or all chemical tests required by the problem solving court under subsection (a), inclu…

Sec. 24.5. A problem solving court may require an individual participating in a problem solving court to receive: (1) addiction counseling; (2) inpatient detoxification; (3) case management; (4) daily living skills; and (5) medication assisted treatment, including a federal Food …

Sec. 25. (a) The Indiana supreme court problem solving court fund is established for the purpose of administering, certifying, and supporting problem solving court programs under this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the office of judicial administration. (b) The treasu…

Sec. 26. An individual does not have a right to participate in a problem solving court program under this chapter. As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4.

Sec. 27. The coordinator and members of the professional and administrative staff of a problem solving court who perform duties in good faith under this chapter are immune from civil liability for: (1) acts or omissions in providing services under this chapter; and (2) the reason…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "community court" means a problem solving court focused on addressing specific neighborhood or local criminal problems by: (1) bringing together criminal justice professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; and (2) link…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "domestic violence court" means a problem solving court focused on the safety of the victim and the defendant's accountability by: (1) bringing together criminal justice professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; (2) …

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "drug court" means a problem solving court focused on addressing the substance abuse issues of defendants or juveniles in the criminal justice system by: (1) bringing together substance abuse rehabilitation professionals, local social programs…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "family dependency drug court" means a problem solving court focused on supporting families that include a child who has been adjudicated a child in need of services and a parent, guardian, or other household member who has substance abuse problem…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "mental health court" means a problem solving court focused on addressing the mental health needs of individuals in the court system by: (1) bringing together mental health professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; a…

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "problem solving court" means a court providing a process for immediate and highly structured judicial intervention for eligible individuals that incorporates the following problem solving concepts: (1) Enhanced information to improve decision mak…

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "reentry court" means a problem solving court that is focused on the needs of individuals who reenter the community after a period of incarceration and that may provide a range of necessary reintegration services for eligible individuals, includin…

Sec. 9.1. As used in this chapter, "rehabilitative service" means a class, program, or service provided: (1) to an individual participating in a problem solving court program; and (2) by: (A) the problem solving court; or (B) another entity to which the individual has been referr…

Sec. 9.5. As used in this chapter, "safe baby court" means a problem solving court focused on addressing the needs of families who have a child in need of services who is three (3) years of age or younger by surrounding the family with support services to: (1) reduce: (A) time to…

Sec. 1. (a) Decatur County constitutes the sixty-ninth judicial circuit. (b) The judge of the Decatur circuit court and the judge of the Decatur superior court may jointly appoint one (1) full-time magistrate under IC 33-23-5 to serve the circuit and superior courts. (c) The magi…

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the Decatur superior court. (b) The Decatur superior court is a standard superior court as described in IC 33-29-1. (c) Decatur County comprises the judicial district of the superior court. [Pre-2004 Recodification…

Sec. 3. The Decatur superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in: (1) the Decatur County courthouse in Greensburg; or (2) other places in the county that the Decatur County executive provides. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-10.7-7.] As added by P.L.98-2004…

Sec. 1. (a) The failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this article does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer. (b) The presumed validity of a notarial act under this section does not prevent an injured party f…

Sec. 2. (a) The secretary of state shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article, including rules to do the following: (1) Prescribe the process for conditioning, denying, granting, renewing, revoking, or suspending the following: (A) A commission as a notary public…

Sec. 3. A commission as a notary public in effect on July 1, 2018, continues until its date of expiration. A notary public who applies or reapplies for a commission on or after July 1, 2018, is subject to this article. As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC…

Sec. 5. (a) On the request of any person, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of fact for a notary public. (b) A certificate of fact issued under subsection (a) must state the following: (1) The notary public's name. (2) The notary public's commission expiration date…