Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65E - Mental Health Program
Chapter 65E-20 - FORENSIC CLIENT SERVICES ACT REGULATION
Section 65E-20.012 - Admission to a Forensic Facility

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 65E-20.012

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Forensic facilities shall admit forensic clients who are:

(a) Assigned and scheduled for admission by the appropriate Forensic Admissions Office; and

(b) Accompanied by an Order of Commitment and other documentation, as specified in Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.212 and 3.217, which shall be used by facility staff in making their initial evaluation and in instituting appropriate treatment quickly.

(2) Facility staff shall review the accompanying documentation for completeness.

(3) In any case where a client who is not assigned to a particular facility and scheduled for admission arrives at a facility, facility staff shall notify the Forensic Admissions Office and the Facility Administrator to determine available options.

(4) A physical examination shall be conducted on the day of arrival of the client at a forensic facility. Any apparently recent injuries noted shall be reported to the administrator of the county jail sending the forensic client. Photographs of injuries shall be taken as evidence.

Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.13, 916.15 FS.

New 9-29-86, Amended 7-1-96, Formerly 10E-20.012, Amended 9-29-98, 1-5-21.

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