(a) A person against whom criminal charges are pending is eligible to participate in the referral program only if the court finds, following a hearing, that the person meets the following criteria:
- (1) The person is a qualified adult who has been referred to a treatment provider under section 5 of this chapter.
- (2) The court has determined that the person is an appropriate candidate to participate in the referral program.
- (b) Participation in the referral program does not divert, delay, or otherwise affect the criminal prosecution against the person.
As added by P.L.205-2023, SEC.27.