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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 12. (a) A problem solving court and accompanying services of the problem solving court are available only to individuals over whom the court that established the problem solving court has jurisdiction.
(b) A problem solving court with criminal jurisdiction that does not have felony jurisdiction may assume jurisdiction over an individual convicted of a felony from another court within the county if the problem solving court returns the case to the referring court for additional proceedings when:
(1) the individual has successfully completed the problem solving court's program; or
(2) the individual's participation in the problem solving court program is terminated by the problem solving court.
(c) In accordance with the rules adopted by the board, a problem solving court that is a veteran's court may assume jurisdiction over a veteran who:
(1) meets all the eligibility requirements in section 13 of this chapter; and
(2) is referred to the problem solving court by a court in another jurisdiction.
(d) The board shall adopt rules prescribing minimum eligibility criteria for an individual to participate in a problem solving court program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 33. Courts and Court Officers § 33-23-16-12 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-33-courts-and-court-officers/in-code-sect-33-23-16-12/
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