30450451, 33-404.106 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30450451

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Overview

RULE:

33-404.106	Admission to Infirmary Mental Health Care, Transitional Care, or Crisis Stabilization
33-404.201	Operation, Administration, and Designation of Corrections Mental Health Treatment Facilities
33-404.2095	Placement in Mental Health Treatment Facilities
33-404.2096	Emergency Placement in Mental Health Treatment Facilities
33-404.2097	Discharge From Mental Health Treatment Facilities
33-404.2098	Continued Placement in Mental Health Treatment Facilities
33-404.210	Corrections Mental Health Treatment Facilities - Consent to Treatment

PURPOSE:

Rulemaking is required due to the legislative amendment of sections 945.41-.48, Florida Statutes.  The proposed rules implement the statutes as amended by clarifying and updating the Department’s procedures for involuntary placement in and discharge from mental health facilities.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments clarify and update the Department’s procedures related to inpatient mental health treatment.  As part of these updates, the Department intends to repeal Rules 33-404.2096 and 33-404.2098, Florida Administrative Code.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09(1) and (e), 945.49(2), F.S.

LAW:

944.09, 945.41, 945.42, 945.43, 945.44, 945.47, 945.48, 945.49, F.S

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/26/2026 Vol. 52/16

COMMENTS:

From 1/26/2026 To 2/16/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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