Effective date: 3/1/2011

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    (1) An inmate shall be considered for placement in a corrections mental health treatment facility when he or she is in need of care and treatment as defined in Florida Statutes § 945.42
    (2) Placement in a corrections mental health treatment facility can only be made from a crisis stabilization unit and, except for emergencies as described in Rule 33-404.2096, F.A.C., all placements must be accompanied by a court order obtained in accordance with Florida Statutes § 945.43
    (3) The warden of the institution in which the crisis stabilization unit is housed shall recommend placement of an inmate in a corrections mental health treatment facility in accordance with Florida Statutes § 945.43
Rulemaking Authority 944.09, 945.49 FS. Implements Florida Statutes § 945.42, 945.43. History—New 3-1-11.