Fla. Admin. Code r. 65E-20.012

65E-20.012 Admission to a Forensic Facility

This rule governs admission procedures for forensic facilities in Florida, requiring that forensic clients be admitted only when assigned and scheduled by the Forensic Admissions Office and accompanied by a court Order of Commitment and required documentation. Facility staff must review documentation for completeness, conduct a physical examination on the day of arrival, and document and report any apparent injuries. Unscheduled arrivals must be referred to the Forensic Admissions Office and Facility Administrator to determine available options.

65E-20.012 Admission to a Forensic Facility.
(1) Forensic facilities shall admit forensic clients who are:
(a) Assigned and scheduled for admission by the appropriate Forensic Admissions Office; and
(b) Accompanied by an Order of Commitment and other documentation, as specified in Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.212 and 3.217, which shall be used by facility staff in making their initial evaluation and in instituting appropriate treatment quickly.
(2) Facility staff shall review the accompanying documentation for completeness.
(3) In any case where a client who is not assigned to a particular facility and scheduled for admission arrives at a facility, facility staff shall notify the Forensic Admissions Office and the Facility Administrator to determine available options.
(4) A physical examination shall be conducted on the day of arrival of the client at a forensic facility. Any apparently recent injuries noted shall be reported to the administrator of the county jail sending the forensic client. Photographs of injuries shall be taken as evidence.
Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.13, 916.15 FS. History–New 9-29-86, Amended 7-1-96, Formerly 10E-20.012, Amended 9-29-98, 1-5-21.