§ 397.675, Fla. Stat. · Part V. INVOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
Criteria for involuntary admissions, including protective custody, emergency admission, and other involuntary assessment, involuntary treatment, and alternative involuntary assessment for minors, for purposes of assessment and stabilization, and for involuntary treatment.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
A person meets the criteria for involuntary admission if there is good faith reason to believe that the person is substance abuse impaired or has a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health disorder and, because of such impairment or disorder:
(1) Has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse; and
(2)(a) Is in need of substance abuse services and, by reason of substance abuse impairment, his or her judgment has been so impaired that he or she is incapable of appreciating his or her need for such services and of making a rational decision in that regard, although mere refusal to receive such services does not constitute evidence of lack of judgment with respect to his or her need for such services; or
(b) Without care or treatment, is likely to suffer from neglect or refuse to care for himself or herself; that such neglect or refusal poses a real and present threat of substantial harm to his or her well-being; and that it is not apparent that such harm may be avoided through the help of willing, able, and responsible family members or friends or the provision of other services, or there is substantial likelihood that the person has inflicted, or threatened to or attempted to inflict, or, unless admitted, is likely to inflict, physical harm on himself, herself, or another.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 6, ch. 93-39; s. 737, ch. 95-148; s. 23, ch. 2016-241; s. 26, ch. 2024-245.
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- § 394.4612, Fla. Stat.Integrated adult mental health crisis stabilization and addictions receiving facilities.Printed as s. 397.675
- § 394.462, Fla. Stat.Transportation.Printed as s. 397.675
- § 394.467, Fla. Stat.Involuntary inpatient placement and involuntary outpatient services.Printed as s. 397.675
- § 394.499, Fla. Stat.Integrated children’s crisis stabilization unit/juvenile addictions receiving facility services.Printed as s. 397.675
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