IC 33-23-18-1 — Definitions
Chapter 18. Mental Health Referral Program
Bills amending this section
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Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Assessor" means a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 or a psychologist licensed under IC 25-33, if the physician or psychologist is registered with the division to conduct an assessment under this chapter. (2) "Council" means a local or regional justice reinvestment advisory council established by IC 33-38-9.5-4. (3) "Crime of violence" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-79. (4) "Division" means the division of mental health and addiction. (5) "Qualified adult" means an adult whom a referral program is designed to assist. (6) "Referral program" means a program established under section 2 of this chapter designed to provide an adult an opportunity to receive voluntary community treatment addressing mental health, and other services as a condition of pretrial release. The term includes a regional referral program.
As added by P.L.205-2023, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.85-2026, SEC.16.
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