(1) Eliminate the requirement that such a case be reported to the department;
(2) Prevent the department from investigating such a case; or
(3) Preclude a court from ordering, when the health of the individual requires it, the provision of medical services by a licensed physician or treatment by a duly accredited practitioner who relies solely on spiritual means for healing in accordance with the tenets and practices of a well-recognized church or religious denomination or organization.
History.—s. 1, ch. 85-143; s. 114, ch. 95-418; s. 43, ch. 2000-349; s. 53, ch. 2016-10.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 415 - Adult Protective Services
415.101 - Adult Protective Services Act; Legislative Intent.
415.102 - Definitions of Terms Used in Ss. 415.101-415.113.
415.103 - Central Abuse Hotline.
415.105 - Provision of Protective Services With Consent; Withdrawal of Consent; Interference.
415.1052 - Interference With Investigation or With the Provision of Protective Services.
415.1055 - Notification to Administrative Entities.
415.106 - Cooperation by the Department and Criminal Justice and Other Agencies.
415.107 - Confidentiality of Reports and Records.
415.1071 - Release of Confidential Information.
415.1099 - Court and Witness Fees Not Allowed.
415.1102 - Adult Protection Teams.
415.1103 - Elder Abuse Fatality Review Teams.
415.1115 - Civil Actions Involving Elderly Parties; Speedy Trial.
415.113 - Statutory Construction; Treatment by Spiritual Means.