25 U.S.C. § 2452 — Medical assessment and treatment of juvenile offenders

(a) Procedures. The memorandum of agreement under 25 U.S.C. § 2411 must specifically require a procedure at each Bureau of Indian Affairs agency and Indian Health Service unit for emergency medical assessment and treatment of every Indian youth arrested or detained by Bureau or tribal law-enforcement personnel for an offense involving alcohol or substance abuse. The assessment (1) must determine the person's mental or physical condition so steps can protect health and well-being, (2) must occur as soon as possible after arrest or detention, and (3) must be provided by the Indian Health Service directly or through contract health services. (b) Treatment of certain committed youth. The Indian Health Service may not refuse necessary interim treatment for an Indian youth referred under (a) because the youth has been charged with or is being prosecuted for a crime, unless a court with jurisdiction prohibits the referral or determines that the youth is dangerous to others.