AFMH Referral Process
Procedures For Admission to a Florida Forensic Facility
Authority for the provision of these services is provided in Chapter 916, F.S. *. Evaluation and treatment prior to an adjudication of incompetent to proceed (ITP) or not guilty by reason of insanity (NGI) and in-jail treatment are provided at the local level, with funding shared by the local county. Individuals are served by state mental health treatment facilities after an adjudication of incompetent to proceed or not guilty by reason of insanity and determination that commitment criteria are met. All individuals committed to the Department for involuntary treatment, pursuant to Chapter 916, F.S., are charged with a felony offense.
Commitment Package Includes
- Charging instrument and all supporting affidavits or other documents used in the determination of probable cause
- Copies of all Psychiatric/Psychological Evaluations
- ITP or NGI Commitment Order
Additional Information Requested Upon Admission
- Arrest record/affidavit
- Clinical/psychiatric progress notes from jail
- Current PPD
- Hepatitis report
- HIV status
- Indictment indicating correct charge(s)
- Inmate/patient funds
- Inmate/patient property inventory
- Jail Discharge/Transfer Form **
- Visitor information if available
Email Commitment Packets to @email
While receiving commitment packets via email is the preferred method to ensure timely receipt and processing, court personnel may also mail commitment packets to:
Forensic Admissions Coordinator
Florida Department of Children and Families
State Mental Health Treatment Facilities Policy and Programs
2415 North Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32303-4190
Individuals are placed on a waiting list and scheduled for admission to a forensic facility based on the date of receipt of the complete commitment package. Upon availability of appropriate space, the local sheriff's department will be notified and will be responsible for arranging transportation to the designated treatment facility.
Admissions
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(No Weekend or Holiday Admissions Are Accepted)