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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 8. If the court determines that an individual is a drug abuser or an alcoholic and is likely to be rehabilitated through treatment, the court may, with the consent of the prosecuting attorney:
(1) defer the trial; or
(2) without a jury, conduct the trial of the individual but may, with the consent of the prosecuting attorney, do the following:
(A) Defer entering general findings with respect to the individual until the time that prosecution may be resumed.
(B) Place the individual under the supervision of the division for treatment for a maximum of three (3) years.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-23-7.1-8 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-23-7-1-8/
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