Florida § 397.6977 - Disposition of individual upon completion of involuntary services.
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§ 397.6977. Disposition of individual upon completion of involuntary services.
(1) At the conclusion of the 90-day period of court-ordered involuntary services, the respondent is automatically discharged unless a motion for renewal of the involuntary services order has been filed with the court pursuant to s. 397.6975. (2) Discharge planning and procedures for any respondent’s release from involuntary treatment services must include and document the respondent’s needs, and actions to address such needs, for, at a minimum: (a) Follow-up behavioral health appointments. (b) Information on how to obtain prescribed medications. (c) Information pertaining to available living arrangements and transportation. (d) Referral to recovery support opportunities, including, but not limited to, connection to a peer specialist.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 397.6977 cover?
Section 397.6977 ("Disposition of individual upon completion of involuntary services.") 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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