(1) Release the individual and, where appropriate, refer the individual to another treatment facility or service provider, or to community services;
(2) Allow the individual, with consent, to remain voluntarily at the licensed provider; or
(3) Retain the individual when a petition for involuntary treatment has been initiated, the timely filing of which authorizes the service provider to retain physical custody of the individual pending further order of the court.
Adhering to federal confidentiality regulations, notice of disposition must be provided to the petitioner and to the court.
History.—s. 6, ch. 93-39; s. 36, ch. 2009-132.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 397 - Substance Abuse Services
Part V - Involuntary Admissions Procedures (Ss. 397.675-397.6978)
Subpart F - Court Involved Admissions;Involuntary Assessment; Stabilization
397.6811 - Involuntary assessment and stabilization.
397.6814 - Involuntary assessment and stabilization; contents of petition.
397.6815 - Involuntary assessment and stabilization; procedure.
397.6818 - Court determination.
397.6819 - Involuntary assessment and stabilization; responsibility of licensed service provider.
397.6821 - Extension of time for completion of involuntary assessment and stabilization.
397.6822 - Disposition of individual after involuntary assessment.