R. 65E-5.100 Definitions
R. 65E-5.110 Delegation of Authority
R. 65E-5.120 Forms
R. 65E-5.130 Continuity of Care Management System
R. 65E-5.1301 Transfer Evaluations for Admission to State Mental Health Treatment Facilities from Receiving Facilities
R. 65E-5.1302 Admissions to State Treatment Facilities
R. 65E-5.1303 Discharge from Receiving and Treatment Facilities
R. 65E-5.140 Rights of Persons
R. 65E-5.150 Person’s Right to Individual Dignity
R. 65E-5.160 Right to Treatment
R. 65E-5.1601 General Management of the Treatment Environment
R. 65E-5.1602 Individual Behavioral Management Programs
R. 65E-5.170 Right to Express and Informed Consent
R. 65E-5.1703 Emergency Treatment Orders for the Administration of Phychotropic Medications
R. 65E-5.180 Right to Quality Treatment
R. 65E-5.1802 Maintenance of the Facility
R. 65E-5.190 Right to Communication and Visits
R. 65E-5.200 Right to Care and Custody of Personal Effects
R. 65E-5.210 Right to Vote in Public Elections
R. 65E-5.220 Right to Habeas Corpus
R. 65E-5.230 Guardian Advocate
R. 65E-5.2301 Health Care Surrogate or Proxy
R. 65E-5.250 Clinical Records; Confidentiality
R. 65E-5.260 Transportation
R. 65E-5.270 Voluntary Admission
R. 65E-5.280 Involuntary Examination
R. 65E-5.2801 Minimum Standards for Involuntary Examination Pursuant to Section 394.463, F.S
R. 65E-5.285 Involuntary Outpatient Placement
R. 65E-5.290 Involuntary Inpatient Placement
R. 65E-5.300 Continued Involuntary Inpatient Placement at Treatment Facilities
R. 65E-5.310 Transfer of Persons Among Facilities
R. 65E-5.320 Discharge of Persons on Involuntary Status
R. 65E-5.330 Training
R. 65E-5.350 Eligibility Criteria and Procedures for Designation of Receiving Facilities
R. 65E-5.351 Minimum Standards for Designated Receiving Facilities
R. 65E-5.352 Procedures for Complaints and Investigations in Receiving Facilities
R. 65E-5.353 Criteria and Procedures for Suspension or Withdrawal of Designation of Receiving Facilities
R. 65E-5.400 Baker Act Funded Services Standards
R. 65E-5.601 Operation and Administration of State Mental Health Treatment Facilities
R. 65E-5.602 Rights of Residents of State Mental Health Treatment Facilities
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Terms Used In Florida Regulations > Chapter 65E-5 - Mental Health Act Regulation

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Examination: the integration of the physical examination required under Florida Statutes § 394. See Florida Regulations 65E-5.100
  • 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.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.