§ 397.68111, Fla. Stat. · Part V. INVOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
Involuntary treatment.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
A person may be the subject of a petition for court-ordered involuntary treatment pursuant to this part if that person:
(1) Reasonably appears to meet the criteria for involuntary admission provided in s. 397.675;
(2) Has been placed under protective custody pursuant to s. 397.677 within the previous 10 days;
(3) Has been subject to an emergency admission pursuant to s. 397.679 within the previous 10 days; or
(4) Has been assessed by a qualified professional within 30 days.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 6, ch. 93-39; s. 29, ch. 2024-245.
Note
Note.—Former s. 397.693.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 397.675, Fla. Stat.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.Printed as s. 397.675
- § 397.677, Fla. Stat.Protective custody; circumstances justifying.Printed as s. 397.677
- § 397.679, Fla. Stat.Emergency admission; circumstances justifying.Printed as s. 397.679
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