Florida § 394.921 - Release of records to agencies, multidisciplinary teams, and state attorney.

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§ 394.921. Release of records to agencies, multidisciplinary teams, and state attorney.

(1) In order to protect the public, relevant information and records that are otherwise confidential or privileged shall be released to the agency with jurisdiction, to a multidisciplinary team, or to the state attorney for the purpose of meeting the notice requirements of this part and determining whether a person is or continues to be a sexually violent predator. A person, agency, or entity receiving information under this section which is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) must maintain the confidentiality of that information. Such information does not lose its confidential status due to its release under this section. (2) Psychological or psychiatric reports, drug and alcohol reports, treatment records, medical records, or victim impact statements that have been submitted to the court or admitted into evidence under this part shall be part of the record but shall be sealed and may be opened only pursuant to a court order.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 394.921

What does Florida Statutes § 394.921 cover?

Section 394.921 ("Release of records to agencies, multidisciplinary teams, and state attorney.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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