Indiana SB0137 allows involuntary substance use disorder treatment for individuals who refuse voluntary treatment and pose a danger to themselves or.

Indiana SB0137 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 if the individual refuses voluntary treatment and poses a danger to themselves or others. The court must order an evaluation by a medical provider within 15 days. If the evaluation supports immediate treatment and the individual refuses it, the court can order up to 90 days of involuntary outpatient treatment.

Indiana SB0137 allows involuntary substance use disorder treatment for individuals who refuse voluntary treatment and pose a danger to themselves or.

Indiana SB0137 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 if the individual refuses voluntary treatment and poses a danger to themselves or others. The court must order an evaluation by a medical provider within 15 days. If the evaluation supports immediate treatment and the individual refuses it, the court can order up to 90 days of involuntary outpatient treatment.