397.677 Protective custody; circumstances justifying.—A law enforcement officer may implement protective custody measures as specified in this part when a minor or an adult who appears to meet the involuntary admission criteria in s. 397.675 is: (1) Brought to the attention of law enforcement; or (2) In a public place. History.—s. 6, ch. 93-39.
397.6771 Protective custody with consent.—A person in circumstances which justify protective custody, as described in s. 397.677, may consent to be assisted by a law enforcement officer to his or her home, to a hospital, or to a licensed detoxification or addictions receiving facility, whichever the officer determines is most appropriate. History.—s. 6, ch. 93-39; s. […]
397.6772 Protective custody without consent.— (1) If a person in circumstances which justify protective custody as described in s. 397.677 fails or refuses to consent to assistance and a law enforcement officer has determined that a hospital or a licensed detoxification or addictions receiving facility is the most appropriate place for the person, the officer may, after […]
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 […]
397.6774 Department to maintain lists of licensed facilities.—The department shall provide each municipal and county public safety office with a list of licensed hospitals, detoxification facilities, and addictions receiving facilities, including the name, address, and phone number of, and the services offered by, the licensed service provider. History.—s. 6, ch. 93-39.
397.6775 Immunity from liability.—A law enforcement officer acting in good faith pursuant to this part may not be held criminally or civilly liable for false imprisonment. History.—s. 6, ch. 93-39.
