BEDFORD — A man who failed to fulfill court-mandated inpatient addiction treatment while serving home detention has been ordered to serve a term in state prison, according to officials at Lawrence Superior Court II.
Judge Robert Cline sentenced 35-year-old Joshua K. Pickett to serve 849 days with the Indiana Department of Correction after revoking his home detention agreement for non-compliance.
On April 23, 2026, Pickett entered a negotiated plea agreement with the State of Indiana, pleading guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Level 6 felony, and a habitual vehicle substance offender enhancement
Under the initial terms of the negotiated plea, Pickett received a total sentence of 2,005 days. The structured breakdown of his original sentence included:
- 910 days total, with 10 days of jail time credit and 900 days suspended
- 1,095 days served on home detention
- 545 days of supervised probation following completion of home detention
As a condition of his home detention, Pickett was required to successfully enter and complete an inpatient treatment program to address underlying substance abuse issues. However, court records indicate that Pickett failed to comply with the mandated inpatient treatment program.
Following his failure to meet the court’s terms, Judge Cline on July 7th, ordered Pickett to serve 849 days in the Indiana Department of Correction. His court-ordered probation will begin after his release from state prison.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Arthur Pearcy emphasized the importance of court compliance and personal accountability following the sentencing hearing.
“The defendant had the opportunity to address his substance abuse issues through inpatient treatment. Unfortunately, the defendant failed to comply with that requirement. His failure to follow through with treatment represents a significant violation of probation and demonstrates a failure to take advantage of the opportunity the Court provided to him to address the underlying substance abuse issues that contributed to his offense, said Pearcy. “Our office will continue to pursue accountability while supporting appropriate treatment interventions that promote safer communities and reduce the likelihood of repeat offenses. This sentence holds the defendant accountable for his choice and reinforces that court orders are not optional.”
