Ind. Code ch. 11-12-3.8

Ind. Code ch. 11-12-3.8
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Ind. Code § 11-12-3.8-1 "Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "mental health and addiction forensic treatment services" means evidence based treatment and recovery wraparound support services provided to individuals who have entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction. The term includes: (1) mental health and substance abuse treatment assessments; (2) vocational services; (3) housing assistance; (4) community support services; (5) care coordination; and (6) transportation assistance. As added by P.L.184-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.185-2015, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 11-12-3.8-1.5 "Substance abuse treatment"

Sec. 1.5. For purposes of this chapter, "substance abuse treatment" may include: (1) addiction counseling; (2) inpatient detoxification; and (3) medication assisted treatment, including a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence. As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.11; P.L.209-2015, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 11-12-3.8-2 Eligibility

Sec. 2. An individual is eligible for mental health and addiction forensic treatment services if the individual: (1) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal income poverty level; (2) is a resident of Indiana; (3) is at least eighteen (18) years of age; and (4) has entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction. As added by P.L.184-2014, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 11-12-3.8-3 Certification

Sec. 3. Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services may be administered or coordinated only by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction. As added by P.L.184-2014, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 11-12-3.8-5 Award of financial assistance

Sec. 5. (a) The commissioner may award financial assistance to a community corrections program based on the proposed implementation of evidence based practices or the proposed coordination of services with other community supervision agencies operating in the same county. (b) Before providing financial assistance under this section, the commissioner shall consult with the judicial conference of Indiana and the division of mental health and addiction: (1) for the purpose of more effectively addressing the need for: (A) substance abuse treatment; (B) mental health services; and (C) other services for offenders placed on community supervision; and (2) to avoid duplication of services. (c) Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services may be provided by grants under this section. Evidence based treatment and recovery wraparound support services may be provided to individuals who have entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction. Services provided under this section may include: (1) mental health and substance abuse treatment; (2) vocational services; (3) housing assistance; (4) community support services; (5) care coordination; and (6) transportation assistance. (d) Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services provided under this section shall be administered or coordinated by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction to provide mental health or substance abuse treatment. As added by P.L.184-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.158-2014, SEC.2; P.L.86-2018, SEC.151.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/11Fetched: 10/17/2026

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