Florida § 397.6773 - Dispositional alternatives after protective custody.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 397.6773 — Dispositional alternatives after protective custody., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 397.6773. Dispositional alternatives after protective custody.
(1) An individual who is in protective custody must be released by a qualified professional when: (a) The individual no longer meets the involuntary admission criteria in s. 397.675; (b) The 72-hour period has elapsed; or (c) The individual has consented to remain voluntarily at the licensed service provider. (2) An individual may only be retained in protective custody beyond the 72-hour period when a petition for involuntary assessment or treatment has been initiated. The timely filing of the petition authorizes the service provider to retain physical custody of the individual pending further order of the court.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 397.6773 cover?
Section 397.6773 ("Dispositional alternatives after protective custody.") 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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