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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: June 27, 2024) |
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65. Department of Children and Families |
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65E. Mental Health Program |
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65E-20. Forensic Client Services Act Regulation |
1(1) Forensic facilities shall admit forensic clients who are:
10(a) Assigned and scheduled for admission by the appropriate Forensic Admissions Office; and
23(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.
62(2) Facility staff shall review the accompanying documentation for completeness.
72(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.
111(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.
157Rulemaking Authority 159916.1093(2) FS. 161Law Implemented 163916.13, 164916.15 FS. 166History–New 9-29-86, Amended 7-1-96, Formerly 10E-20.012, Amended 9-29-98, 1-5-21.
