Indiana § 12-23-19-6 - Education and training on involuntary commitment and medication assisted treatment
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§ 12-23-19-6. Education and training on involuntary commitment and medication assisted treatment
Sec. 6. (a) The division shall provide or cause to be provided education and training on the use of:
(1) involuntary commitment; and
(2) medication assisted treatment, including federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medications for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence for individuals with an addictive disorder.
(b) The division shall provide or cause to be provided education and training required in subsection (a) to the following:
(1) Circuit and superior court judges.
(2) Prosecuting attorneys and deputy prosecuting attorneys.
(3) Public defenders.
(4) Programs and providers identified in section 4(b) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.179-2015, SEC.10; P.L.209-2015, SEC.16.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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