Florida Statutes 397.6791 – Emergency admission; persons who may initiate
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 397.6791
- 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.
- minor: includes any person who has not attained the age of 18 years. See Florida Statutes 1.01
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
- Substance abuse: means the misuse or abuse of, or dependence on alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medications. See Florida Statutes 397.311
The following persons may request a certificate for emergency assessment or admission:
(1) In the case of an adult, any professional who may issue a professional certificate pursuant to s. 397.6793, the person‘s spouse or legal guardian, any relative of the person, or any other responsible adult who has personal knowledge of the person’s substance abuse impairment.
(2) In the case of a minor, the minor’s parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian.