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SJ 14 Emergency custody and temporary detention; alternative models.

Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Study; alternative models of emergency custody and temporary detention; report. Directs the Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the Twenty-First Century to study alternative models of emergency custody and temporary detention. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) identify alternative models of emergency custody and temporary detention, including Florida's Baker Act; (ii) evaluate such alternative models to identify the potential costs and benefits of such models; and (iii) make recommendations for changes to the Commonwealth's current model of emergency custody and temporary detention to improve outcomes for individuals in need of emergency custody and temporary detention and to improve public safety.

FULL TEXT

• 12/28/17  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101613D  pdf

HISTORY

• 12/28/17  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101613D
• 12/28/17  Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
• 02/09/18  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Rules with letter by voice vote