Florida legal term
Involuntary examination in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Involuntary examination” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Involuntary examination” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Involuntary examination” means a psychiatric examination performed at a mental health treatment facility to determine whether an inmate should be placed in the mental health treatment facility for inpatient mental health treatment and services. (Fla. Stat. § 945.42)
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