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The 2009 Florida Statutes

Title XXIX
PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 397
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
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Section 397.693, Florida Statutes 2009

397.693  Involuntary treatment.--A person may be the subject of a petition for court-ordered involuntary treatment pursuant to this part, if that person meets the criteria for involuntary admission provided in s. 397.675 and:

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

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

(3)  Has been assessed by a qualified professional within 5 days;

(4)  Has been subject to involuntary assessment and stabilization pursuant to s. 397.6818 within the previous 12 days; or

(5)  Has been subject to alternative involuntary admission pursuant to s. 397.6822 within the previous 12 days.

History.--s. 6, ch. 93-39.

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