(1) Facility staff shall review the Electronic Commitment Packet. Except for the commitment order, missing documents are not grounds to reject a youth’s admission.

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 63D-13.0063

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
    (a) If a youth arrives at a facility without a copy of the commitment order, or other missing documents, facility staff shall immediately contact the JPO or JPOS and request the order be emailed or faxed immediately so that the youth can be admitted.
    (b) If admitting facility staff discovers conflicts in the commitment order, the assigned JPO or JPOS shall be contacted and informed of the conflict.
    (2) Within twenty-four (24) hours of a youth’s admission to a facility, facility staff shall provide written notification to the youth’s parent(s)/guardian(s).
    (a) The notification shall include a brief overview of the program.
    (b) The facility must allow a parent or guardian the opportunity to object to a youth’s participation in recreational activities due to a physical or medical problem.
    (3) Within thirty (30) days of admission of a committed youth, the facility director or designee shall provide written documentation to the court, including a copy of the initial YES Plan. The notification shall indicate that the facility will provide quarterly progress reports, unless otherwise ordered by the court or stipulated in the contract. A copy of the notification and the YES Plan shall be sent to the JPO, parent(s)/guardian(s), state attorney, and youth’s attorney.
Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.601 FS. Law Implemented 985.03, 985.601 FS. History-New 5-4-20.