IN HB1392

Allows a spouse, legal guardian, friend, or relative to petition a court for involuntary substance use disorder treatment of an individual who has impaired judgment, is unable to maintain daily living activities or poses a danger to self/others, and refuses voluntary treatment

Requires the court to appoint a public defender for unrepresented individuals and hold a hearing within 15 days of petition filing; if criteria are met, the court orders evaluation by two medical providers, including at least one licensed physician

Authorizes courts to order involuntary treatment for 60 to 360 days if medical evidence supports immediate treatment need and the individual has refused treatment; treatment ends when the time limit expires, the provider releases the individual, or the person voluntarily enters treatment

Places all medical expenses, including out-of-pocket and uninsured costs, on the petitioner who filed for involuntary treatment

Subjects individuals who fail to comply with court orders to contempt proceedings and allows courts to refer cases to law enforcement for emergency detention if mental illness criteria under IC 12-26-5 may be met