Ind. Code ch. 12-23-12

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Ind. Code § 12-23-12-1 Notification or consent of parents or guardians; treatment in absence of notification

Sec. 1. A minor who voluntarily seeks treatment for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, or drug abuse from the division or a facility approved by the division may receive treatment without notification or consent of the parents, guardian, or person having control or custody of the minor. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-23 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 12-23-12-2 Notification or consent of parents or guardians; discretion of division or facility; immunity from suit

Sec. 2. Notification or consent is at the discretion of the division or a facility approved by the division. A criminal action or civil suit may not be maintained against the division or the division's agents for the reasonable exercise of this discretion. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-23 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 12-23-12-3 Court placement

Sec. 3. A minor less than eighteen (18) years of age may be placed under the treatment supervision of the division by the court having jurisdiction over the minor, according to the procedure established for juveniles in such cases or the procedure established by this article if the court having juvenile jurisdiction waives jurisdiction. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-24.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.

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