Indiana HB1367 outlines procedures for involuntary treatment of substance use disorder.

Indiana HB1367 establishes procedures for involuntary treatment of substance use disorder. It allows a spouse, legal guardian, friend, relative, or medical provider to petition a court for involuntary treatment. The petition must include specific information, and the court may dismiss it if the required details are missing. The court must order an evaluation by a medical provider if the individual has not been evaluated within the past 30 days. If the evaluation recommends immediate treatment and the individual refuses, the court may order involuntary outpatient treatment for up to 90 days.

Indiana HB1367 outlines procedures for involuntary treatment of substance use disorder.

Indiana HB1367 establishes procedures for involuntary treatment of substance use disorder. It allows a spouse, legal guardian, friend, relative, or medical provider to petition a court for involuntary treatment. The petition must include specific information, and the court may dismiss it if the required details are missing. The court must order an evaluation by a medical provider if the individual has not been evaluated within the past 30 days. If the evaluation recommends immediate treatment and the individual refuses, the court may order involuntary outpatient treatment for up to 90 days.