The Department intends to update Rule Chapter 65E-20, F.A.C., to comport with current practice and law. These rules were last updated 10 to 34 years ago.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Mental Health Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65E-20.002Definitions

65E-20.003Rights of Individuals

65E-20.004The Right to Treatment

65E-20.005The Right to Express and Informed Consent

65E-20.006The Right to Communication, Abuse Reporting and Visits

65E-20.007The Right to Vote in Public Elections

65E-20.008The Right to Confidentiality of a Forensic Client's Clinical Record

65E-20.009The Right to Be Informed

65E-20.011Receipt of Commitment Orders and Required Documentation

65E-20.012Admission to a Forensic Facility

65E-20.014Seclusion and Restraint for Emergency Behavior Management Purposes

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to update Rule Chapter 65E-20, F.A.C., to comport with current practice and law. These rules were last updated 10 to 34 years ago.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Forensic Client Services Act Regulation

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 916.1093(2), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 916.105, 916.106, 916.107, 916.1085, 916.1093, 916.13, 916.15, 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 [e-mail] or [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.