eLaws of Florida

SECTION 397.693. Involuntary treatment.  


Latest version.
  • 1A person may be the subject of a petition for court-ordered involuntary treatment pursuant to this part, if that person meets the criteria for involuntary admission provided in s. 30397.675 31and:
    32(1) 33Has been placed under protective custody pursuant to s. 42397.677 43within the previous 10 days;
    48(2) 49Has been subject to an emergency admission pursuant to s. 59397.679 60within the previous 10 days;
    65(3) 66Has been assessed by a qualified professional within 5 days;
    76(4) 77Has been subject to involuntary assessment and stabilization pursuant to s. 88397.6818 89within the previous 12 days; or
    95(5) 96Has been subject to alternative involuntary admission pursuant to s. 106397.6822 107within the previous 12 days.
History.-s. 6, ch. 93-39.