Florida § 945.49 - Operation and administration.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 945.49 — Operation and administration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 945.49. Operation and administration.
(1) ADMINISTRATION. — The department is authorized to contract with the appropriate entities, agencies, persons, and local governing bodies to provide mental health services pursuant to ss. 945.40-945.49. (2) RULES. — The department shall adopt rules necessary for administration of ss. 945.40-945.49 in accordance with chapter 120. (3) ORIENTATION AND TRAINING. — Correctional officers employed by a mental health treatment facility shall receive specialized training above and beyond that required for basic certification pursuant to chapter 943. (4) STATUS OF INMATE. — An inmate receiving mental health treatment shall be subject to the same standards applied to other inmates in the department, including, but not limited to, consideration for parole, release by reason of gain-time allowances as provided for in s. 944.291, and release by expiration of sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 945.49
What does Florida Statutes § 945.49 cover?
Section 945.49 ("Operation and administration.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 945.49?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 945.49" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 945.49 apply to my situation?
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