985.18 Medical, psychiatric, psychological, substance abuse, and educational examination and treatment.— (1) After a detention petition or a petition for delinquency has been filed, the court may order the child named in the petition to be examined by a physician. The court may also order the child to be evaluated by a psychiatrist or a psychologist, by […]
985.185 Evaluations for disposition.— (1) A comprehensive evaluation for physical health, mental health, substance abuse, academic, educational, or vocational problems shall be ordered for any child for whom a residential commitment disposition is anticipated or recommended by an officer of the court or by the department. (2) Prior to making a final disposition of the case, the court […]
985.19 Incompetency in juvenile delinquency cases.— (1) If, at any time prior to or during a delinquency case, the court has reason to believe that the child named in the petition may be incompetent to proceed with the hearing, the court on its own motion may, or on the motion of the child’s attorney or state attorney […]
985.195 Transfer to other treatment services.—Any child committed to the department may be transferred to intellectual disability, mental health, or substance abuse treatment facilities for diagnosis and evaluation pursuant to chapter 393, chapter 394, or chapter 397, as applicable, for up to 90 days. History.—s. 5, ch. 90-208; s. 17, ch. 93-39; s. 78, ch. 97-238; […]
