Indiana HB1392 allows involuntary substance use disorder treatment for individuals meeting specific criteria.

HB1392 introduces a process for involuntary substance use disorder treatment in Indiana. It allows a spouse, legal guardian, friend, or relative to petition a court for involuntary treatment if the individual has a substance use disorder, is a danger to themselves or others, and refuses voluntary treatment. The court must order evaluations by two medical providers, one of whom must be a licensed physician. If the evaluations support immediate treatment, the court can order involuntary treatment for 60 to 360 days. The petitioner is responsible for all medical expenses.

Indiana HB1392 allows involuntary substance use disorder treatment for individuals meeting specific criteria.

HB1392 introduces a process for involuntary substance use disorder treatment in Indiana. It allows a spouse, legal guardian, friend, or relative to petition a court for involuntary treatment if the individual has a substance use disorder, is a danger to themselves or others, and refuses voluntary treatment. The court must order evaluations by two medical providers, one of whom must be a licensed physician. If the evaluations support immediate treatment, the court can order involuntary treatment for 60 to 360 days. The petitioner is responsible for all medical expenses.