Ind. Code ch. 5-2-11

Ind. Code ch. 5-2-11
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Ind. Code § 5-2-11-0.3 "Comprehensive community plan"

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "comprehensive community plan" means the systematic, community driven gathering, analysis, and reporting of community level indicators for the purpose of identifying and addressing local substance use and substance use disorder problems. As added by P.L.40-2020, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-0.5 "Criminal justice services and activities"

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "criminal justice services and activities" means programs that assist: (1) law enforcement agencies; (2) courts; (3) correctional facilities; (4) programs that offer probation services; (5) community corrections programs; and (6) public safety programs; with individuals who have a history of substance use and who are suspected of having committed a felony or misdemeanor, have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, or have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. As added by P.L.44-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.40-2020, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-1 "Fund"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to a county drug free community fund established by this chapter. As added by P.L.12-1990, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-1.3 "Intervention"

Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "intervention" means: (1) activities performed to: (A) identify persons in need of substance use treatment services; and (B) encourage the desire to address and improve recovery needs by persons described in clause (A); and (2) referring persons to or enrolling persons in evidence informed treatment programs. As added by P.L.62-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.40-2020, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-1.6 "Local coordinating council"

Sec. 1.6. As used in this chapter, "local coordinating council" means a countywide, collaborative citizen body that is open to the public and approved by the Indiana commission to combat substance use disorder established by IC 4-3-25-3 to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate local comprehensive community plans. As added by P.L.44-2006, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.7-2016, SEC.5; P.L.40-2020, SEC.5; P.L.114-2022, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-1.8 "Prevention"

Sec. 1.8. As used in this chapter, "prevention" means the anticipatory process that prepares and supports individuals, families, and communities with the creation and reinforcement of healthy behaviors and lifestyles. As added by P.L.44-2006, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.40-2020, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-1.9 "Prevention initiative"

Sec. 1.9. As used in this chapter, "prevention initiative" means an evidence guided program or activity that is designed to decrease and mitigate substance use. As added by P.L.44-2006, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.40-2020, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-2 Purpose; composition

Sec. 2. A county drug free community fund is established in each county to support comprehensive local substance use recovery and prevention initiatives by supplementing local funding for treatment, intervention, prevention, education, and criminal justice services and activities. The fund consists of amounts deposited under IC 33-37-7-2(c) and IC 33-37-7-8(e). As added by P.L.12-1990, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.57; P.L.1-2006, SEC.91; P.L.40-2020, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-2.2 "Recovery"

Sec. 2.2. As used in this chapter, "recovery" means a dynamic, nonlinear process of change through which persons improve their health and wellness, live a self directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. As added by P.L.40-2020, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-2.4 "Treatment"

Sec. 2.4. As used in this chapter, "treatment" means evidence guided activities and services that foster change, enhance the ability to achieve and maintain recovery, and improve mental health. As added by P.L.40-2020, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-3 Administration of fund

Sec. 3. The county auditor shall administer the fund. Expenditures from the fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations made under section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.12-1990, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-4 Surplus funds

Sec. 4. Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to any other fund. As added by P.L.12-1990, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-5 Allocation of funds; approval of plan by criminal justice institute

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a county fiscal body shall annually appropriate from the fund amounts allocated by the county legislative body for the use of persons, organizations, agencies, and political subdivisions to carry out recommended actions contained in a comprehensive drug free community plan submitted by the local coordinating council and approved by the criminal justice institute as follows: (1) For persons, organizations, agencies, and political subdivisions to provide prevention and education services, at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the money in the fund. (2) For persons, organizations, agencies, and political subdivisions to provide intervention and treatment services, at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the money in the fund. (3) For persons, organizations, agencies, and political subdivisions to provide criminal justice services and activities, at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the money in the fund. (4) A county fiscal body shall allocate the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the money in the fund to persons, organizations, agencies, and political subdivisions to provide services and activities under subdivisions (1) through (3) based on the comprehensive drug free community plan submitted by the local coordinating council and approved by the criminal justice institute. (b) In a comprehensive drug free community plan, the local coordinating council shall determine the amount of funds the county fiscal body shall appropriate to implement the objectives approved in the comprehensive drug free community plan based upon local community indicators. (c) If the comprehensive drug free community plan is not approved by the criminal justice institute, the county fiscal body may not appropriate any funds at the request of the local coordinating council or any other local entity. (d) If funds are allocated by a county legislative body under subsection (a) and the criminal justice institute has not approved the comprehensive drug free community plan for the county, the criminal justice institute may: (1) approve a new local coordinating council for the county; (2) freeze funds allocated by the county legislative body; or (3) reevaluate the comprehensive drug free community plan. As added by P.L.12-1990, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.50-1993, SEC.4; P.L.62-1995, SEC.2; P.L.44-2006, SEC.8; P.L.26-2007, SEC.1; P.L.7-2016, SEC.6; P.L.40-2020, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 5-2-11-6 Prohibited uses

Sec. 6. The fund may not be used to replace other funding for substance use services provided to the county. As added by P.L.12-1990, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.40-2020, SEC.12.
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