Summary


The proposed rulemaking: clarifies the purpose and scope of the department’s mental health services program; clarifies the provision of mental health services; updates definitions to reflect changes outlined in Chapter 2008-250, F.S.; clarifies the care and privileges of inmates in a mental health care setting; clarifies the criteria for admission to and release from mental health care settings; and repeals Rules 33-404.104, .105, .202, .203, .204, .205, .206, .207, .208, and .209 as the language of these rules is either duplicative or being moved to other rules within Chapter 33-404, F.A.C.