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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 6. The administration of a drug by the department for the purpose of controlling a mental or emotional disorder is subject to the following requirements:
(1) The particular drug must be prescribed by a physician who has examined the offender.
(2) The drug must be administered by either a physician or qualified medical personnel under the direct supervision of a physician.
(3) The offender must be periodically observed, during the duration of the drug's effect, by qualified medical personnel.
(4) A drug may be administered for a period longer than seventy-two (72) hours only if the administration is part of a psychotherapeutic program of treatment prescribed and detailed in writing by a physician.
(5) A drug may be administered for the purpose of controlling substance abuse, including a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 11. Corrections § 11-10-4-6 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-11-corrections/in-code-sect-11-10-4-6/
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