Discharge of involuntary patients.

F.S. 394.469
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(1) POWER TO DISCHARGE. — At any time a patient is found to no longer meet the criteria for involuntary placement, the administrator shall: (a) Discharge the patient, unless the patient is under a criminal charge, in which case the patient shall be transferred to the custody of the appropriate law enforcement officer; (b) Transfer the patient to voluntary status on his or her own authority or at the patient’s request, unless the patient is under criminal charge or adjudicated incapacitated; or (c) Place an improved patient, except a patient under a criminal charge, on convalescent status in the care of a community facility. (2) NOTICE. — Notice of discharge or transfer of a patient shall be given as provided in s. 394.4599.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter394/AllFetched: 7/8/2026