Florida Statutes 397.6814 – Involuntary assessment and stabilization; contents of petition
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A petition for involuntary assessment and stabilization must contain the name of the respondent, the name of the applicant or applicants, the relationship between the respondent and the applicant, and the name of the respondent’s attorney, if known, and must state facts to support the need for involuntary assessment and stabilization, including:
(1) The reason for the petitioner’s belief that the respondent is substance abuse impaired;
(2) The reason for the petitioner’s belief that because of such impairment the respondent has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse; and
(3)(a) The reason the petitioner believes that the respondent has inflicted or is likely to inflict physical harm on himself or herself or others unless admitted; or
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 397.6814
- Stabilization: means :(a) Alleviation of a crisis condition; or(b) Prevention of further deterioration,
and connotes short-term emergency treatment. See Florida Statutes 397.311
- Substance abuse: means the misuse or abuse of, or dependence on alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medications. See Florida Statutes 397.311
- substance abuse impaired: means a condition involving the use of alcoholic beverages or any psychoactive or mood-altering substance in such a manner as to induce mental, emotional, or physical problems and cause socially dysfunctional behavior. See Florida Statutes 397.311
(b) The reason the petitioner believes that the respondent’s refusal to voluntarily receive care is based on judgment so impaired by reason of substance abuse that the respondent is incapable of appreciating his or her need for care and of making a rational decision regarding that need for care. If the respondent has refused to submit to an assessment, such refusal must be alleged in the petition.
A fee may not be charged for the filing of a petition pursuant to this section.