Indiana § 12-23-15-1 - Arrest for public intoxication; options available
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§ 12-23-15-1. Arrest for public intoxication; options available
Sec. 1. A police officer or peace officer making an arrest for public intoxication may do the following:
(1) If an individual is unmanageable or is causing damage to the individual or others, take the individual into custody for criminal processing in the city lock-up or county jail.
(2) If an individual is manageable and not causing damage to the individual or others, issue a citation and do either of the following:
(A) If within reasonable proximity, take the individual to any of the following:
(i) The individual's home.
(ii) The home of a relative of the individual.
(iii) A responsible person who is competent and willing to provide care, assistance, and treatment.
(B) Take the individual to an approved public or private treatment facility or to the city lock-up or county jail if no facility is available.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-32(a), (b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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