Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65E - Mental Health Program
Chapter 65E-25 - SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR PROGRAM
Section 65E-25.006 - Notification of Examination
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 65E-25.006
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Prior to conducting a personal interview of a potential sexually violent predator, the person to be interviewed must be informed of the following:
(a) That the person is the subject of a
clinical evaluation which, together with review of pertinent records, will
enable the State to formulate an opinion as to whether the person meets
statutory criteria as a sexually violent predator;
(b) That the person may decline to be
interviewed and, that if declined, the clinical evaluation will consist of a
record review only; and
(c) That
the evaluation will result in a written report that will be considered by the
State in reaching a determination as to whether to recommend to the state
attorney that an involuntary commitment petition be filed.
(2) The person will be provided with a consent form to sign indicating an understanding of the information provided pursuant to subsection (1).
(a) If the person
refuses to sign the consent form, the evaluator should so indicate on the
written statement and sign and date it.
(b) In the event that it is not practicable
to provide the person the consent form and obtain a signature, the evaluator
should so indicate on the consent form with a brief explanation of why the
consent form could not be provided and sign and date
it.
Rulemaking Authority 394.930 FS. Law Implemented 394.913, 394.9155, 394.930 FS.
New 10-7-01, Amended 4-19-21.
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