IN SB0137

Spouses, legal guardians, friends, relatives, or medical providers may petition a court for involuntary substance use disorder treatment of an individual who has a substance use disorder, shows impaired judgment or is a danger to self/others, and refuses voluntary treatment

Courts must hold a hearing within 10 days of petition filing, appoint a public defender for unrepresented individuals, and order a medical evaluation within 15 days if criteria are met

If evidence suggests the individual meets criteria for emergency detention under IC 12-26-5 (mental illness with danger or grave disability), the court must order law enforcement to evaluate for immediate hospitalization

Courts may order involuntary outpatient substance use disorder treatment for up to 90 days when medical evidence supports immediate treatment need and the individual has refused treatment

Cases are dismissed when the 90-day treatment period expires or when the individual voluntarily enters appropriate treatment and provides documentation to the court