Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2
Affected: IC 31-31-8
Sec. 9. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide the following:
- (1) Detoxification from alcohol, opiates, hypnotics, other stimulants, and sedative hypnotic drugs is conducted in a hospital or community detoxification center.
- (2) Juveniles with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher shall be diverted to a hospital or community detoxification center and receive medical clearance prior to being admitted into a detention center.
- (3) Detention center staff may require medical clearance prior to admission when juveniles show signs of physical impairment or evidence suggests that excessive use of drugs and alcohol, or a combination of both, exists.
- (4) Specific guidelines are followed for the treatment and observation of individuals manifesting symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs.
(b) This is a mandatory standard.
(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-9-9; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)