Ind. Code ch. 12-14-29

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Ind. Code § 12-14-29-1 "Reentry court program"

Sec. 1. "Reentry court program", for purposes of this chapter, refers to a program that meets the following requirements: (1) A circuit or superior court has established and administers the program. (2) The program is designed to supervise and provide services to an individual who was previously incarcerated by the department of correction in an adult correctional facility. (3) The goal of the program is to increase the likelihood that the individual will: (A) become self-sufficient; and (B) not commit additional crimes. (4) The program provides intensive supervision, which may include twenty-four (24) hour electronic monitoring supervision of the individual. (5) The program provides regular and direct judicial intervention that is supported and advised by a transition team that consists of at least the following: (A) A professional from a community corrections program. (B) A professional from a victim assistance program. (C) A professional from the treatment community. (D) An employment trainer. (E) A community volunteer. As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 12-14-29-2 Eligibility for SNAP program

Sec. 2. Under this chapter, an individual is eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if the individual meets all the following requirements: (1) The individual is a resident of: (A) a county having a reentry court program; or (B) a county that offers individuals on probation or in a community corrections program evidence based mental health and addiction forensic treatment services administered or coordinated by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction to provide mental health or addiction treatment. (2) The individual was convicted of an offense under IC 35-48 (controlled substances) for conduct occurring after August 22, 1996. (3) Except for 21 U.S.C. 862a(a), the individual meets the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements. (4) The individual is successfully participating in: (A) a reentry court program; or (B) an evidence based mental health and addiction forensic treatment services program administered or coordinated by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction to provide mental health or addiction treatment as part of the person's probation or community corrections. As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.184-2014, SEC.6; P.L.158-2014, SEC.6; P.L.5-2015, SEC.35; P.L.86-2018, SEC.158.

Ind. Code § 12-14-29-3 Eligibility for TANF program

Sec. 3. Under this chapter, an individual is eligible for the TANF program if the individual meets all the following requirements: (1) The individual is a resident of: (A) a county having a reentry court program; or (B) a county that offers individuals on probation or in a community corrections program evidence based mental health and addiction forensic treatment services administered or coordinated by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction to provide mental health or addiction treatment. (2) The individual was convicted of an offense under IC 35-48 (controlled substances) for conduct occurring after August 22, 1996. (3) Except for 21 U.S.C. 862a(a), the individual meets the federal and Indiana TANF program requirements. (4) The individual is successfully participating in: (A) a reentry court program; or (B) an evidence based mental health and addiction forensic treatment services program administered or coordinated by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction to provide mental health or addiction treatment as part of the person's probation or community corrections. As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.184-2014, SEC.7; P.L.158-2014, SEC.7; P.L.86-2018, SEC.159.

Ind. Code § 12-14-29-4 State election to opt out

Sec. 4. In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 862a(d)(1), the state elects to opt out of the application of 21 U.S.C. 862a(a) for individuals participating in: (1) a reentry court program; or (2) a program that offers individuals on probation or in a community corrections program evidence based mental health and addiction forensic treatment services administered or coordinated by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction to provide mental health or addiction treatment. As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2014, SEC.8; P.L.86-2018, SEC.160.

Ind. Code § 12-14-29-5 Court referral for SNAP and TANF benefits; 12 month TANF benefit limitation

Sec. 5. (a) If referred by a court, an individual who meets the requirements of section 2 of this chapter may receive federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. (b) If referred by a court, an individual who meets the requirements of section 3 of this chapter may receive TANF benefits for not more than twelve (12) months. As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.5-2015, SEC.36; P.L.209-2018, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 12-14-29-6 Modification or revocation of court order

Sec. 6. A court may modify or revoke an order issued under this chapter concerning a SNAP eligible individual or a TANF eligible individual at any time. As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2014, SEC.9; P.L.184-2014, SEC.9; P.L.210-2015, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 12-14-29-7 Court notification to division of family resources local office

Sec. 7. A court shall immediately notify the division of family resources local office: (1) upon the court's finding of probable cause that an individual has committed a felony offense during the period in which the individual is eligible for TANF or SNAP; or (2) when an individual has been terminated from: (A) a reentry court program; or (B) an evidence based mental health and addiction forensic treatment services program administered or coordinated by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction to provide mental health or addiction treatment as part of the person's probation or community corrections; during the period in which the individual is eligible for TANF or SNAP. As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.12; P.L.184-2014, SEC.10; P.L.158-2014, SEC.10; P.L.210-2015, SEC.42; P.L.86-2018, SEC.161.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/12Fetched: 10/17/2026