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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual who is:
(1) an alcoholic;
(2) incapacitated by alcohol; or
(3) a drug abuser;
may be involuntarily committed to the care of the division under IC 12-26.
(b) A drug abuser who is charged with or convicted of an offense that makes the individual ineligible to make an election for treatment under IC 12-23-6.1 may not be involuntarily committed under subsection (a).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-23-11.1-1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-23-11-1-1/
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