213B- Mentally Ill or Intoxicated subjects Administrative Order (9.02.24)

Question 1

WHO MAY MANDATE AN INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION?

Answer 1

1. Court order
2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
3. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Question 2

DOES THE OFFICER HAVE TO HAVE THE COURT ORDER IN HIS POSSESSION IN ORDER TO TAKE THE PERSON INTO CUSTODY FOR AN INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION?

Answer 2

NO, BUT IT MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Question 3

WHO MAY ISSUE A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE FOR INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION?

Answer 3

1. A LICENSED PHYSICIAN, PSYCHIATRIST, Or clinical psychologist
2. A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE, mental health counselor, OR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
   PROVIDING THEY HAVE EVALUATED THE PERSON WITHIN THE LAST 48 HOURS AND HE IS FOUND TO HAVE MET THE Criteria FOR INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION

Question 4

WHAT PAPERWORK DOES THE OFFICER COMPLETE WHEN ADMITTING A SUBJECT FOR INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION REFERENCE THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE?

Answer 4

1. Complete ARMS report entitled “mental illness”

2. THE OFFICER LEAVES THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AT THE RECEIVING FACILITY

Question 5

Officers will not remove any mental patient from the treatment facilities without the approval of a _______ _______.

Answer 5

Commanding Officer

Question 6

IF A MENTALLY ILL PERSON IS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO INJURIES, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING THE SUBJECT TO A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY?

Answer 6

The hospital

Question 7

WHAT REPORT WILL THE OFFICER COMPLETE WHEN TRANSPORTING A MENTALLY ill PERSON?

Answer 7

1. FIR entitled “Mental Illness”
2. “Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Involuntarily Examination”
3. “Transportation to Receiving Facility - Part 2 (only if transported by ambulance)

Question 8

IF A PERSON IS INTOXICATED AND MENTALLY ILL WHERE ARE THEY TRANSPORTED?

Answer 8

Nearest receiving facility

Question 9

IF THE PERSON IS INTOXICATED, AND IT CANNOT BE DETERMINED WHETHER OR NOT THE PERSON IS MENTALLY ILL, WHERE IS HE TRANSPORTED?

Answer 9

Handled as Intoxicated Person

Question 10

WHICH MENTALLY ILL PERSONS ARE NOT TRANSPORTED TO A MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER WHEN CHARGED WITH A CRIME?

Answer 10

THOSE CHARGED WITH any felony

Question 11

WHEN COMPLETING THE REPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IF THE OFFICERS INTEND TO ARREST THE SUBJECT, THE WORDS CRIMINAL CHARGES PENDING WILL BE INCLUDED UNDER “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION”. THE PERSON WILL BE ARRESTED HOW?

Answer 11

1. PERSON WILL BE ABSENTEE BOOKED, AND

2. RECEIVING FACILITY WILL HOLD THE PERSON FOR RETURN TO LAW ENFORCEMENT CUSTODY BEFORE RELEASE

Question 12

INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION STATES A PERSON IS SUBJECT TO AN INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION IF THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THE PERSON IS WHAT?

Answer 12

1. Refused voluntary exam after conscientious explanation
2. THEY ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF AN EXAM IS NECESSARY
3. WITHOUT CARE OR TREATMENT THEY WILL suffer from neglect or refuse to care for self
4. WITHOUT CARE THEY WILL HARM THEMSELVES OR SOMEONE ELSE

Question 13

Injured Baker Act patients should be transported where if Rescue does not transport?

Answer 13

Nearest hospital providing emergency care

Question 14

Refresher mental illness training is done how often?

Answer 14

At least every three years

Question 15

JV under ex parte court order for involuntary examination are taken where?

Answer 15

Mental Health Center, 3333 w. 20th street, or

Riverpoint Behavioral Health, 6300 Beach Blvd

Question 16

The court order or its true copy of the ex parte order must be left where?

Answer 16

At receiving facility

Question 17

Can officer use reasonable force to enter building and take custody of person subject to ex parte order?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

If not specified on order, how long is it good for?

Answer 18

Seven days

Question 19

If officer transports mentally ill person to UF Health for medical treatment, do they need to complete the “Transportation to Receiving Facility Part 1 form” and leave it at hospital?

Answer 19

Yes, hospital will arrange additional transportation

Question 20

The only correct State of Florida forms to be used are what?

Answer 20

JSO forms or ones from the receiving facility where person admitted. Not another facilities form; like UF to MHRC

Question 21

Are officers allowed to transport to private receiving facilities?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Injured Baker Act patients shall be taken to UF health and hospital personnel will arrange for transportation of the patient to the nearest mental health receiving facility after the medical problem has been treated. T/f

Answer 22

False, nearest hospital providing medical care

Question 23

Firearms should not be routinely confiscated from Mentally ill persons or their premise prior to transport. T/f

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Who owns Mentally Ill or Intoxicated Subjects Administrative Order?

Answer 24

Chief of Patrol

Question 25

If parent or guardian for Intoxicated JV cannot be located, where is JV transported?

Answer 25

New Beginnings, 555 Stockton Street

Question 26

Part 2 of the Transportation to Receiving Facility is required only if person is transported by what type of vehicle?

Answer 26

Ambulance

Question 27

The responsibility for a CIT call rests with the CIT officer unless otherwise directed by a _______.

Answer 27

Supervisor

Question 28

Jacksonville has ____ 24 hours a Day, year round, Public and private receiving facilities.

Answer 28

Six