11-12-3.7-4. "Forensic diversion program"

IN Code § 11-12-3.7-4 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "forensic diversion program" means a program designed to provide an adult:

(1) who has an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder, a mental illness, an addictive disorder, or a combination of those conditions; and

(2) who has been charged with a crime that is not a violent offense;

an opportunity to receive community treatment addressing mental health and addiction and other services instead of or in addition to incarceration.

As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.192-2007, SEC.4; P.L.187-2015, SEC.7.