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1997 Florida Statutes

SECTION 46
Initiation of involuntary placement proceedings with respect to a mentally ill inmate scheduled for release.

945.46  Initiation of involuntary placement proceedings with respect to a mentally ill inmate scheduled for release.--If an inmate who is receiving mental health treatment in the department is scheduled for release through expiration of sentence or any other means, but continues to be mentally ill and in need of care and treatment, the superintendent is authorized to initiate procedures for involuntary placement pursuant to the provisions of s. 394.467, 60 days prior to such release.

History.--s. 1, ch. 82-224; s. 29, ch. 84-361; s. 7, ch. 96-422.