945.31 Restitution and other payments.—The department may establish bank accounts outside the State Treasury for the purpose of collecting and disbursing restitution and other court-ordered payments from persons in its custody or under its supervision, and may collect an administrative processing fee in an amount equal to 4 percent of the gross amounts of such payments. […]
945.35 Requirement for education on human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and other communicable diseases.— (1) The Department of Corrections, in conjunction with the Department of Health, shall establish a mandatory introductory and continuing education program on human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and other communicable diseases for all inmates. Programs shall be specifically designed […]
945.355 HIV testing of inmates prior to release.— (1) As used in this section, the term “HIV test” means a test ordered to determine the presence of the antibody or antigen to human immunodeficiency virus or the presence of human immunodeficiency virus infection. (2) If an inmate’s HIV status is unknown to the department, the department shall, pursuant […]
945.36 Law enforcement personnel authorized to conduct drug tests on inmates and releasees.— (1) Any law enforcement officer, state or county probation officer, employee of the Department of Corrections, or employee of a contracted community correctional center who is certified by the Department of Corrections pursuant to subsection (2) may administer a urine screen drug test to: […]
945.40 Corrections Mental Health Act; short title for ss. 945.40-945.49.—Sections 945.40-945.49 shall be known and may be cited as the “Corrections Mental Health Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 82-224; s. 29, ch. 84-361.
945.41 Legislative intent of ss. 945.40-945.49.—It is the intent of the Legislature that mentally ill inmates in the custody of the Department of Corrections receive evaluation and appropriate treatment for their mental illness through a continuum of services. It is further the intent of the Legislature that: (1) Inmates in the custody of the department who have […]
945.42 Definitions; ss. 945.40-945.49.—As used in ss. 945.40-945.49, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context shall clearly indicate otherwise: (1) “Court” means the circuit court. (2) “Crisis stabilization care” means a level of care that is less restrictive and intense than care provided in a mental health treatment facility, that includes a […]
945.43 Placement of inmate in a mental health treatment facility.— (1) CRITERIA.—An inmate may be placed in a mental health treatment facility if he or she is mentally ill and is in need of care and treatment, as defined in s. 945.42. (2) PROCEDURE FOR PLACEMENT IN A MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY.— (a) An inmate may be placed in […]
945.44 Emergency placement of inmate in a mental health treatment facility.— (1) CRITERIA.—An inmate may be placed in a mental health treatment facility on an emergency basis if he or she is mentally ill and in immediate need of care and treatment, as defined in s. 945.42. (2) PROCEDURE FOR EMERGENCY PLACEMENT.—An inmate who is mentally ill and […]
945.45 Continued placement of inmates in mental health treatment facilities.— (1) CRITERIA.—An inmate may be retained in a mental health treatment facility if he or she is mentally ill and continues to be in need of care and treatment, as defined in s. 945.42. (2) PROCEDURE.— (a) The warden shall, prior to the expiration of the period during which […]
945.46 Initiation of involuntary placement proceedings with respect to a mentally ill inmate scheduled for release.— (1) If an inmate who is receiving mental health treatment in the department is scheduled for release through expiration of sentence or any other means, but continues to be mentally ill and in need of care and treatment, as defined in […]
945.47 Discharge of inmate from mental health treatment.— (1) An inmate who has been transferred for the purpose of mental health treatment shall be discharged from treatment by the warden under the following conditions: (a) If the inmate is no longer in need of care and treatment, as defined in s. 945.42, he or she may be transferred […]
945.48 Rights of inmates provided mental health treatment; procedure for involuntary treatment.— (1) RIGHT TO QUALITY TREATMENT.—An inmate in a mental health treatment facility has the right to receive treatment that is suited to his or her needs and that is provided in a humane psychological environment. Such treatment shall be administered skillfully, safely, and humanely with […]
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, in cooperation with the Mental Health Program Office of the Department of Children and Families, shall adopt rules necessary for administration of ss. 945.40-945.49 in […]
945.601 Correctional Medical Authority; ss. 945.601-945.6035, definitions.—As used in this act: (1) “Authority” means the State of Florida Correctional Medical Authority created in this act. (2) “Health care provider” means: (a) A regional research hospital or research center which is authorized by law to provide hospital services in accordance with chapter 395, which has a contractual or operating arrangement […]
945.602 State of Florida Correctional Medical Authority; creation; members.— (1) The State of Florida Correctional Medical Authority is created. For administrative purposes, the authority is assigned to the Department of Health. The governing board of the authority shall be composed of seven persons appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. One member must be […]
945.603 Powers and duties of authority.—The purpose of the authority is to assist in the delivery of health care services for inmates in the Department of Corrections by advising the Secretary of Corrections on the professional conduct of primary, convalescent, dental, and mental health care and the management of costs consistent with quality care, by advising […]
945.6031 Required reports and surveys.— (1) Not less than annually, the authority shall report to the Governor and the Legislature the status of the Department of Corrections’ health care delivery system. The report must include, but need not be limited to: (a) Recommendations regarding cost containment measures the Department of Corrections could implement; and (b) Recommendations regarding performance and […]
945.6032 Quality management program requirements.— (1) The authority shall appoint a medical review committee pursuant to s. 766.101 to provide oversight for the Department of Corrections’ inmate health care quality management program. The authority shall also designate one of its members to serve on the Department of Corrections’ medical review committee in order to ensure coordination between […]
945.6033 Continuing contracts with health care providers.—The Department of Corrections may enter into continuing contracts with licensed health care providers, including hospitals and health maintenance organizations, for the provision of inmate health care services which the department is unable to provide in its facilities. History.—s. 87, ch. 88-122.
