Florida Regulations 65E-5.320: Discharge of Persons on Involuntary Status
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A receiving or treatment facility administrator shall provide prompt written notice of the discharge of a person on involuntary status to the person, guardian, guardian advocate, representative, initiating professional, and circuit court, with a copy retained in the person’s clinical record. Recommended form CF-MH 3038, “”Notice of Release or Discharge,”” as referenced in Fl. Admin. Code R. 65E-5.280(7)(e), may be used as documentation of such notice. If the discharge occurs while a court hearing for involuntary placement or continued involuntary placement is pending, all parties including the state attorney and attorney representing the person, shall be given telephonic notice of the discharge by the facility administrator or his or her designee.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 394.457(5). Law Implemented 394.463(3), 394.469 FS. History-New 11-29-98, Amended 4-4-05.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 394.457(5). Law Implemented 394.463(3), 394.469 FS. History-New 11-29-98, Amended 4-4-05.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 65E-5.320
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.