The Department intends to amend rule 65E-5.280, F.A.C., to comport with statutory changes to Section 394.463, F.S. The amendments will increase the number of days that a designated Baker Act receiving facility has to submit forms to the Department ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    Mental Health Program

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    65E-5.280Involuntary Examination

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend rule 65E-5.280, F.A.C., to comport with statutory changes to Section 394.463, F.S. The amendments will increase the number of days that a designated Baker Act receiving facility has to submit forms to the Department and address overall data gathering requirements for providers who conduct involuntary examination.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Standards for Mental Health Involuntary Examinations

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 394.457(5), FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 394.463, FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at Jodi.Abramowitz@myflfamilies.com or (850)717-4470.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
Standards for Mental Health Involuntary Examinations
Purpose:
The Department intends to amend rule 65E-5.280, F.A.C., to comport with statutory changes to Section 394.463, F.S. The amendments will increase the number of days that a designated Baker Act receiving facility has to submit forms to the Department and address overall data gathering requirements for providers who conduct involuntary examination.
Rulemaking Authority:
394.457(5), F.S.
Law:
394.463, F.S.
Contact:
Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at Jodi.Abramowitz@myflfamilies.com or 850-717-4470.
Related Rules: (1)
65E-5.280. Involuntary Examination