CHAPTER 29. ASSISTANCE FOR REENTRY COURT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
IC 12-14-29
Chapter 29. Assistance for Reentry Court Program Participants
IC 12-14-29-1
"Reentry court program"
Sec. 1. "Reentry court program", for purposes of this chapter,
refers to a program that meets the following requirements:
(1) A circuit or superior court has established and administers
the program.
(2) The program is designed to supervise and provide services
to an individual who was previously incarcerated by the
department of correction in an adult correctional facility.
(3) The goal of the program is to increase the likelihood that the
individual will:
(A) become self-sufficient; and
(B) not commit additional crimes.
(4) The program provides intensive supervision, which may
include twenty-four (24) hour electronic monitoring supervision
of the individual.
(5) The program provides regular and direct judicial
intervention that is supported and advised by a transition team
that consists of at least the following:
(A) A professional from a community corrections program.
(B) A professional from a victim assistance program.
(C) A professional from the treatment community.
(D) An employment trainer.
(E) A community volunteer.
As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3.
IC 12-14-29-2
Eligibility for food stamps
Sec. 2. Under this chapter, an individual is eligible for food
stamps if the individual meets all the following requirements:
(1) The individual is a resident of a county having a reentry
court program.
(2) The individual was convicted of an offense under IC 35-48
(controlled substances) for conduct occurring after August 22,
1996.
(3) Except for 21 U.S.C. 862a(a), the individual meets the
federal and Indiana food stamp program requirements.
(4) The individual is successfully participating in a reentry
court program.
As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3.
IC 12-14-29-3
Eligibility for TANF program
Sec. 3. Under this chapter, an individual is eligible for the TANF
program if the individual meets all the following requirements:
(1) The individual is a resident of a county having a reentry
court program.
(2) The individual was convicted of an offense under IC 35-48
(controlled substances) for conduct occurring after August 22,
1996.
(3) Except for 21 U.S.C. 862a(a), the individual meets the
federal and Indiana TANF program requirements.
(4) The individual is successfully participating in a reentry
court program.
As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3.
IC 12-14-29-4
State election to opt out
Sec. 4. In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 862a(d)(1), the state elects
to opt out of the application of 21 U.S.C. 862a(a) for individuals
participating in a reentry court program.
As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3.
IC 12-14-29-5
12 month limitation for receipt of food stamps and TANF
Sec. 5. (a) If referred by a court, an individual who meets the
requirements of section 2 of this chapter may receive food stamps for
not more than twelve (12) months.
(b) If referred by a court, an individual who meets the
requirements of section 3 of this chapter may receive TANF benefits
for not more than twelve (12) months.
As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3.
IC 12-14-29-6
Modification or revocation of court order
Sec. 6. A court may modify or revoke an order issued under this
chapter concerning a food stamp eligible individual or a TANF
eligible individual at any time.
As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3.
IC 12-14-29-7
Court notification to county office
Sec. 7. A court shall immediately notify the county office of
family and children:
(1) upon the court's finding of probable cause that an individual
has committed a felony offense during the period in which the
individual is eligible for TANF or food stamps; or
(2) when an individual has been terminated from a reentry court
program during the period in which the individual is eligible for
TANF or food stamps.
As added by P.L.92-2005, SEC.3.