Involuntary treatment

397.68111

Involuntary treatment.

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A person may be the subject of a petition for court-ordered involuntary treatment pursuant to this part if that person:

(1)

Reasonably appears to meet the criteria for involuntary admission provided in s. 397.675;

(2)

Has been placed under protective custody pursuant to s. 397.677 within the previous 10 days;

(3)

Has been subject to an emergency admission pursuant to s. 397.679 within the previous 10 days; or

(4)

Has been assessed by a qualified professional within 30 days.

History.

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s. 6, ch. 93-39; s. 29, ch. 2024-245.

Note.

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Former s. 397.693.