Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 33-23-16-12 - Jurisdiction and eligibility requirements for problem solving courts(a) A problem solving court and accompanying services of the problem solving court are available only to individuals over whom the court that established the problem solving court has jurisdiction.(b) A problem solving court with criminal jurisdiction that does not have felony jurisdiction may assume jurisdiction over an individual convicted of a felony from another court within the county if the problem solving court returns the case to the referring court for additional proceedings when: (1) the individual has successfully completed the problem solving court's program; or(2) the individual's participation in the problem solving court program is terminated by the problem solving court.(c) In accordance with the rules adopted by the board, a problem solving court that is a veteran's court may assume jurisdiction over a veteran who: (1) meets all the eligibility requirements in section 13 of this chapter; and(2) is referred to the problem solving court by a court in another jurisdiction.(d) The board shall adopt rules prescribing minimum eligibility criteria for an individual to participate in a problem solving court program.Amended by P.L. 213-2015, SEC. 255, eff. 7/1/2015.As added by P.L. 108-2010, SEC.4.