Indiana § 11-12-3-2 - Acquisition of premises and facilities
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§ 11-12-3-2. Acquisition of premises and facilities
Sec. 2. (a) The department may acquire premises and facilities for community corrections by purchase, lease, contract, or gift.
(b) To obtain necessary funding for the establishment and operation of community corrections programs, or to provide these services through contractual agreements with public and private agencies, the commissioner may accept gifts, grants, and subsidies from any lawful source, and apply for and accept federal funds.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.5.
IC 11-12-3.5Chapter 3.5. RepealedRepealed by P.L.85-2004, SEC.14.
IC 11-12-3.7Chapter 3.7. Forensic Diversion Program
11-12-3.7-1"Addictive disorder" 11-12-3.7-2"Advisory board" 11-12-3.7-2.5"Autism spectrum disorder" 11-12-3.7-2.8"Developmental disability" 11-12-3.7-3"Drug dealing offense" 11-12-3.7-4"Forensic diversion program" 11-12-3.7-5"Mental illness" 11-12-3.7-6"Violent offense" 11-12-3.7-7Advisory board's duty to develop a plan 11-12-3.7-7.5Persons to receive information and training concerning diversion programs 11-12-3.7-8Request for treatment; tolling of speedy trial period 11-12-3.7-9Periodic progress report; court order required for release from program 11-12-3.7-10Forensic diversion advisory board; members 11-12-3.7-11Eligibility for pre-conviction forensic diversion; advisements; stay of entry of judgment; consequences of successful completion or failure 11-12-3.7-12Eligibility for post-conviction forensic diversion; probation; nonsuspendible sentences; consequences of successful or unsuccessful participation 11-12-3.7-13Forensic diversion program account
IC 11-12-3.7-1"Addictive disorder" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "addictive disorder" means a diagnosable chronic substance use disorder of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3.
IC 11-12-3.7-2"Advisory board" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "advisory board" means a:
(1) community corrections advisory board, if there is one in the county; or
(2) forensic diversion program advisory board, if there is not a community corrections advisory board in the county.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3.
IC 11-12-3.7-2.5"Autism spectrum disorder" Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "autism spectrum disorder" has the meaning set forth in the most recent edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.5.
IC 11-12-3.7-2.8"Developmental disability" Sec. 2.8. As used in this chapter, "developmental disability" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2.1-118.
As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.60.
IC 11-12-3.7-3"Drug dealing offense" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "drug dealing offense" means one (1) or more of the following offenses:
(1) Dealing in cocaine or a narcotic drug (IC 35-48-4-1), unless the person received only minimal consideration as a result of the drug transaction.
(2) Dealing in methamphetamine (IC 35-48-4-1.1), unless the person received only minimal consideration as a result of the drug transaction.
(3) Dealing in a schedule I, II, III, IV, or V controlled substance (IC 35-48-4-2 through IC 35-48-4-4), unless the person received only minimal consideration as a result of the drug transaction.
(4) Dealing in marijuana, hash oil, hashish, salvia, or a synthetic cannabinoid (IC 35-48-4-10), unless the person received only minimal consideration as a result of the drug transaction.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.151-2006, SEC.5; P.L.138-2011, SEC.1; P.L.182-2011, SEC.1.
IC 11-12-3.7-4"Forensic diversion program" Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "forensic diversion program" means a program designed to provide an adult:
(1) who has an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder, a mental illness, an addictive disorder, or a combination of those conditions; and
(2) who has been charged with a crime that is not a violent offense;
an opportunity to receive community treatment addressing mental health and addiction and other services instead of or in addition to incarceration.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.192-2007, SEC.4; P.L.187-2015, SEC.7.
IC 11-12-3.7-5"Mental illness" Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "mental illness" means a psychiatric disorder that is of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3.
IC 11-12-3.7-6"Violent offense" Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "violent offense" means one (1) or more of the following offenses:
(1) Murder (IC 35-42-1-1).
(2) Attempted murder (IC 35-41-5-1).
(3) Voluntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-3).
(4) Involuntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-4).
(5) Reckless homicide (IC 35-42-1-5).
(6) Aggravated battery (IC 35-42-2-1.5).
(7) Battery (IC 35-42-2-1) as a:
(A) Class A felony, Class B felony, or Class C felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, or Level 5 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(8) Kidnapping (IC 35-42-3-2).
(9) A sex crime listed in IC 35-42-4-1 through IC 35-42-4-8 that is a:
(A) Class A felony, Class B felony, or Class C felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or Level 5 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(10) Sexual misconduct with a minor (IC 35-42-4-9) as a:
(A) Class A felony or Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, or Level 4 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(11) Incest (IC 35-46-1-3).
(12) Robbery (IC 35-42-5-1) as a:
(A) Class A felony or a Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 2 felony or Level 3 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(13) Burglary (IC 35-43-2-1) as a:
(A) Class A felony or a Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, or Level 4 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(14) Carjacking (IC 35-42-5-2) (repealed).
(15) Assisting a criminal (IC 35-44.1-2-5) as a:
(A) Class C felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 5 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(16) Escape (IC 35-44.1-3-4) as a:
(A) Class B felony or Class C felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 4 felony or Level 5 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(17) Trafficking with an inmate (IC 35-44.1-3-5) as a:
(A) Class C felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 5 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(18) Causing death or catastrophic injury when operating a vehicle (IC 9-30-5-5).
(19) Criminal confinement (IC 35-42-3-3) as a:
(A) Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 3 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(20) Arson (IC 35-43-1-1) as a:
(A) Class A or Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(21) Possession, use, or manufacture of a weapon of mass destruction (IC 35-46.5-2-1) (or IC 35-47-12-1 before its repeal).
(22) Terroristic mischief (IC 35-46.5-2-3) (or IC 35-47-12-3 before its repeal) as a:
(A) Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 4 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(23) Hijacking or disrupting an aircraft (IC 35-47-6-1.6).
(24) A violation of IC 35-47.5 (controlled explosives) as a:
(A) Class A or Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014); or
(B) Level 2 or Level 4 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(25) Domestic battery (IC 35-42-2-1.3) as a Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, or Level 5 felony.
(26) Sexual misconduct with a service provider (35-44.1-3-10) as a Level 4 felony.
(27) Any other crimes evidencing a propensity or history of violence.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.400; P.L.126-2012, SEC.31; P.L.158-2013, SEC.178; P.L.65-2016, SEC.4; P.L.66-2019, SEC.2; P.L.184-2019, SEC.8; P.L.211-2019, SEC.15; P.L.142-2020, SEC.15; P.L.78-2022, SEC.6.
IC 11-12-3.7-7Advisory board's duty to develop a plan Sec. 7. (a) An advisory board shall develop a forensic diversion plan to provide an adult who:
(1) has an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, an autism spectrum disorder, a mental illness, an addictive disorder, or a combination of those conditions; and
(2) has been charged with a crime that is not a violent crime;
an opportunity, pre-conviction or post-conviction, to receive community treatment and other services addressing intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, mental health, and addictions instead of or in addition to incarceration.
(b) The forensic diversion plan may include any combination of the following program components:
(1) Pre-conviction diversion for adults with mental illness.
(2) Pre-conviction diversion for adults with addictive disorders.
(3) Pre-conviction diversion for adults with developmental disabilities.
(4) Pre-conviction diversion for adults with intellectual disabilities.
(5) Pre-conviction diversion for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.
(6) Post-conviction diversion for adults with mental illness.
(7) Post-conviction diversion for adults with addictive disorders.
(8) Post-conviction diversion for adults with intellectual disabilities.
(9) Post-conviction diversion for adults with developmental disabilities.
(10) Post-conviction diversion for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.
(c) In developing a plan, the advisory board must consider the ability of existing programs and resources within the community, including:
(1) a problem solving court established under IC 33-23-16;
(2) a court alcohol and drug program certified under IC 12-23-14-13;
(3) treatment providers certified by the division of mental health and addiction under IC 12-23-1-6 or IC 12-21-2-3(5); and
(4) other public and private agencies.
(d) Development of a forensic diversion program plan under this chapter or IC 11-12-2-3 does not require implementation of a forensic diversion program.
(e) The advisory board may:
(1) operate the program;
(2) contract with existing public or private agencies to operate one (1) or more components of the program; or
(3) take any combination of actions under subdivisions (1) or (2).
(f) Any treatment services provided under the forensic diversion program:
(1) for addictions must be provided by an entity that is certified by the division of mental health and addiction under IC 12-23-1-6; or
(2) for mental health must be provided by an entity that is:
(A) certified by the division of mental health and addiction under IC 12-21-2-3(5);
(B) accredited by an accrediting body approved by the division of mental health and addiction; or
(C) licensed to provide mental health services under IC 25.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.192-2007, SEC.5; P.L.108-2010, SEC.2; P.L.2-2014, SEC.55; P.L.187-2015, SEC.8.
IC 11-12-3.7-7.5Persons to receive information and training concerning diversion programs Sec. 7.5. The following persons shall provide or be provided information and training concerning diversion programs or other probationary programs available for individuals with an addictive disorder, including information on medication assisted treatment within these programs:
(1) Judges, provided by the office of judicial administration.
(2) Prosecutors, provided by the prosecuting attorneys council.
(3) Public defenders, provided by the public defender council of Indiana.
As added by P.L.154-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.23.
IC 11-12-3.7-8Request for treatment; tolling of speedy trial period Sec. 8. (a) An individual may request treatment under this chapter or the court may order an evaluation of the individual to determine if the individual is an appropriate candidate for forensic diversion.
(b) A request for treatment or an order for an evaluation under this chapter tolls the running of the speedy trial time period until the court has made a determination of eligibility for the program under this section.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3.
IC 11-12-3.7-9Periodic progress report; court order required for release from program Sec. 9. (a) A court shall be provided with periodic progress reports on an individual who is ordered by the court to undergo treatment in a forensic diversion program.
(b) A participant may not be released from a forensic diversion program without a court order. The court must consider the recommendation of the forensic diversion program before ordering a participant's release.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3.
IC 11-12-3.7-10Forensic diversion advisory board; members Sec. 10. (a) A county that does not have a community corrections advisory board may form a forensic diversion advisory board.
(b) A forensic diversion advisory board formed under subsection (a) shall consist of the following:
(1) A judge exercising criminal jurisdiction in the county.
(2) The head of the county public defender office, if there is one in the county, or a criminal defense attorney who practices in the county if there is not a county public defender office in the county.
(3) The chief probation officer.
(4) The prosecuting attorney.
(5) The drug court judge or the designee of the drug court judge if there is a certified drug court in the county.
(6) The supervising judge of the court alcohol and drug services program or the designee of the supervising judge, if there is a certified court alcohol and drug services program in the county.
(7) An individual who is certified or licensed as a substance abuse professional.
(8) An individual who is certified or licensed as a mental health professional.
(9) An individual with expertise in substance abuse or mental health treatment.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3.
IC 11-12-3.7-11Eligibility for pre-conviction forensic diversion; advisements; stay of entry of judgment; consequences of successful completion or failure Sec. 11. (a) A person is eligible to participate in a pre-conviction forensic diversion program only if the person meets the following criteria:
(1) The person has an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, an autism spectrum disorder, a mental illness, an addictive disorder, or a combination of those conditions.
(2) The person has been charged with an offense that is:
(A) not a violent offense; and
(B) a Class A, B, or C misdemeanor, or a Level 6 felony that may be reduced to a Class A misdemeanor in accordance with IC 35-50-2-7.
(3) The person does not have a conviction for a violent offense in the previous ten (10) years.
(4) The court has determined that the person is an appropriate candidate to participate in a pre-conviction forensic diversion program.
(5) The person has been accepted into a pre-conviction forensic diversion program.
(b) Before an eligible person is permitted to participate in a pre-conviction forensic diversion program, the court shall advise the person of the following:
(1) Before the individual is permitted to participate in the program, the individual will be required to enter a guilty plea to the offense with which the individual has been charged.
(2) The court will stay entry of the judgment of conviction during the time in which the individual is successfully participating in the program. If the individual stops successfully participating in the program, or does not successfully complete the program, the court will lift its stay, enter a judgment of conviction, and sentence the individual accordingly.
(3) If the individual participates in the program, the individual may be required to remain in the program for a period not to exceed three (3) years.
(4) During treatment the individual may be confined in an institution, be released for treatment in the community, receive supervised aftercare in the community, or may be required to receive a combination of these alternatives. Programs for addictive disorders may include:
(A) addiction counseling;
(B) inpatient detoxification;
(C) case management;
(D) daily living skills; and
(E) medication assisted treatment, including a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.
(5) If the individual successfully completes the forensic diversion program, the court will waive entry of the judgment of conviction and dismiss the charges.
(6) The court shall determine, after considering a report from the forensic diversion program, whether the individual is successfully participating in or has successfully completed the program.
(c) Before an eligible person may participate in a pre-conviction forensic diversion program, the person must plead guilty to the offense with which the person is charged.
(d) Before an eligible person may be admitted to a facility under the control of the division of mental health and addiction, the individual must be committed to the facility under IC 12-26.
(e) After the person has pleaded guilty, the court shall stay entry of judgment of conviction and place the person in the pre-conviction forensic diversion program for not more than:
(1) two (2) years, if the person has been charged with a misdemeanor; or
(2) three (3) years, if the person has been charged with a felony.
(f) If, after considering the report of the forensic diversion program, the court determines that the person has:
(1) failed to successfully participate in the forensic diversion program, or failed to successfully complete the program, the court shall lift its stay, enter judgment of conviction, and sentence the person accordingly; or
(2) successfully completed the forensic diversion program, the court shall waive entry of the judgment of conviction and dismiss the charges.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.192-2007, SEC.6; P.L.168-2014, SEC.25; P.L.187-2015, SEC.9; P.L.209-2015, SEC.6.
IC 11-12-3.7-12Eligibility for post-conviction forensic diversion; probation; nonsuspendible sentences; consequences of successful or unsuccessful participation Sec. 12. (a) A person is eligible to participate in a post-conviction forensic diversion program only if the person meets the following criteria:
(1) The person has an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, an autism spectrum disorder, a mental illness, an addictive disorder, or a combination of those conditions.
(2) The person has been convicted of an offense that is:
(A) not a violent offense; and
(B) not a drug dealing offense.
(3) The person does not have a conviction for a violent offense in the previous ten (10) years.
(4) The court has determined that the person is an appropriate candidate to participate in a post-conviction forensic diversion program.
(5) The person has been accepted into a post-conviction forensic diversion program.
(b) If the person meets the eligibility criteria described in subsection (a) and has been convicted of an offense that may be suspended, the court may:
(1) suspend all or a portion of the person's sentence;
(2) place the person on probation for the suspended portion of the person's sentence; and
(3) require as a condition of probation that the person successfully participate in and successfully complete the post-conviction forensic diversion program.
(c) If the person meets the eligibility criteria described in subsection (a) and has been convicted of an offense that is nonsuspendible, the court may:
(1) order the execution of the nonsuspendible sentence; and
(2) stay execution of all or part of the nonsuspendible portion of the sentence pending the person's successful participation in and successful completion of the post-conviction forensic diversion program.
The court shall treat the suspendible portion of a nonsuspendible sentence in accordance with subsection (b).
(d) The person may be required to participate in the post-conviction forensic diversion program for no more than:
(1) two (2) years, if the person has been charged with a misdemeanor; or
(2) three (3) years, if the person has been charged with a felony.
The time periods described in this section only limit the amount of time a person may spend in the forensic diversion program and do not limit the amount of time a person may be placed on probation.
(e) If, after considering the report of the forensic diversion program, the court determines that a person convicted of an offense that may be suspended has failed to successfully participate in the forensic diversion program, or has failed to successfully complete the program, the court may do any of the following:
(1) Revoke the person's probation.
(2) Order all or a portion of the person's suspended sentence to be executed.
(3) Modify the person's sentence.
(4) Order the person to serve all or a portion of the person's suspended sentence in:
(A) a work release program established by the department under IC 11-10-8 or IC 11-10-10; or
(B) a county work release program under IC 11-12-5.
(f) If, after considering the report of the forensic diversion program, the court determines that a person convicted of a nonsuspendible offense failed to successfully participate in the forensic diversion program, or failed to successfully complete the program, the court may do any of the following:
(1) Lift its stay of execution of the nonsuspendible portion of the sentence and remand the person to the department.
(2) Order the person to serve all or a portion of the nonsuspendible portion of the sentence that is stayed in:
(A) a work release program established by the department under IC 11-10-8 or IC 11-10-10; or
(B) a county work release program under IC 11-12-5.
(3) Modify the person's sentence.
However, if the person failed to successfully participate in the forensic diversion program, or failed to successfully complete the program while serving the suspendible portion of a nonsuspendible sentence, the court may treat the suspendible portion of the sentence in accordance with subsection (e).
(g) If, after considering the report of the forensic diversion program, the court determines that a person convicted of a nonsuspendible offense has successfully completed the program, the court shall waive execution of the nonsuspendible portion of the person's sentence.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.39-2006, SEC.1; P.L.192-2007, SEC.7; P.L.187-2015, SEC.10.
IC 11-12-3.7-13Forensic diversion program account Sec. 13. (a) As used in this section, "account" means the forensic diversion program account established as an account within the state general fund by subsection (b).
(b) The forensic diversion program account is established within the state general fund to administer and carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department shall administer the account.
(c) The expenses of administering the account shall be paid from money in the account.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest money in the account in the same manner as other public money may be invested.
(e) Money in the account at the end of the state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(f) The account consists of:
(1) amounts appropriated by the general assembly; and
(2) donations, grants, and money received from any other source.
(g) The department shall adopt guidelines governing the disbursement of funds to the advisory board to support the operation of the forensic diversion program.
(h) There is annually appropriated to the department from the account an amount sufficient to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3.
IC 11-12-3.8Chapter 3.8. Mental Health and Addiction Forensic Treatment Services
11-12-3.8-1"Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services" 11-12-3.8-1.5"Substance abuse treatment" 11-12-3.8-2Eligibility 11-12-3.8-3Certification 11-12-3.8-4Repealed 11-12-3.8-5Award of financial assistance 11-12-3.8-6Expired
IC 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.
IC 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.
IC 11-12-3.8-2Eligibility 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.
IC 11-12-3.8-3Certification 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.
IC 11-12-3.8-4RepealedAs added by P.L.184-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.179-2015, SEC.6; P.L.209-2015, SEC.8.
IC 11-12-3.8-5Award 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.
IC 11-12-3.8-6ExpiredAs added by P.L.158-2014, SEC.2. Expired 6-30-2017 by P.L.158-2014, SEC.2.
IC 11-12-4Chapter 4. Standards, Rules, and Construction of County Jails
11-12-4-1Adoption of minimum standards; requirements of standards; committee of sheriffs; views and suggestions 11-12-4-1Adoption of minimum standards; requirements of standards; committee of sheriffs; views and suggestions of sheriffs and county commissioners 11-12-4-2Inspection of county jails; notice of noncompliance with standards; petition for injunction; recommendation to convene grand jury; action by sheriff 11-12-4-3Rules for maintenance of order and discipline in county jail; requirements; disciplinary action 11-12-4-4Jail officer; necessity; training 11-12-4-5Construction; final plans and specifications; feasibility study and public hearing; review 11-12-4-6Plans and specifications; review for minimum standards 11-12-4-7Report to department of homeland security and county commissioners; contents 11-12-4-8Application of section; issuance of design release
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