Rule: 65E-5.2801

Rule Title: Minimum Standards for Involuntary Examination Pursuant to

Section 394.463, FS

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Mental Health Program

Chapter:

MENTAL HEALTH ACT REGULATION

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

11/27/2025

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority 394.457(5) , 394.46715 FS. Law Implemented 394.463 , 394.4655 FS. History–New 11-29-98, Amended 4-4-05, 8-23-23, 11-27-25.

References in this version:

Ref-15793 CF-MH 3038 Notice of Release or Discharge

Ref-18662 CF-MH 3111 Approval for Release of Individual on Involuntary Status from a Receiving Facility

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

65E-5.2801

Minimum Standards for Involuntary Examination Pursuant to

Section 394.463, FS

Effective:

11/27/2025

Proposed

65E-5.170

......

Amendments align these Baker Act rules with recent statutory changes to

Chapter 394, F.S., provide additional clarity for providers and other stakeholders, and update rules to meet current best practice guidelines.

9/11/2025

Vol. 51/177

Development

65E-5.170

......

The amendments will revise Baker Act treatment (voluntary and involuntary) forms and regulations to comply with updated statutory requirements.

8/28/2025

Vol. 51/168

Development

65E-5.170

......

The amendments will revise Baker Act treatment (voluntary and involuntary) forms and regulations to comply with updated statutory requirements.

2/21/2025

Vol. 51/36

Final

65E-5.2801

Minimum Standards for Involuntary Examination Pursuant to

Section 394.463, FS

Effective:

08/23/2023

Change

65E-5.100

......

Definitions, Discharge from Receiving and Treatment Facilities, Emergency Treatment Orders for the Administration of Phychotropic Medications, Transportation, Minimum Standards for Involuntary Examination ....

6/29/2023

Vol. 49/126

Public Hearing

65E-5.100

......

Public comments and questions about proposed rules.

April 27, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84101912730?pwd=b2drbXo5ekYwTjgvRDBPcm9qN3AvZz09 ....

4/12/2023

Vol. 49/71

Proposed

65E-5.100

......

Amendments align these Baker Act rules with recent statutory changes to

Chapter 394, F.S., provide additional clarity for providers and other stakeholders, and update rules to meet current best practice guidelines.

4/5/2023

Vol. 49/66

Development

65E-5.100

......

Amendments align these rules with recent statutory changes to

Chapter 394, F.S., provide additional clarity for providers and other stakeholders, and update rules to meet current best practice guidelines.

4/4/2023

Vol. 49/65

Misc

65E-5.100

......

Notice of Extension

6/17/2022

Vol. 48/118

Workshop

65E-5.100

......

Mental Health Regulation

November 30, 2021, 2:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81608577274?pwd=TVF2MFJ1V1VyRXdtOFJuMkpOeWJ2dz09 ....

11/16/2021

Vol. 47/222

Development

65E-5.100

......

The Department intends to amend rules 65E-5.100, .120, .1303,and .1703, F.A.C., to ensure provider compliance with statutes and legislative intent regarding standards and best practices for child welfare recipients and for ....

10/14/2021

Vol. 47/200

Development

65E-5.100

......

The Department intends to amend

Chapter 65E-5, F.A.C., to modify regulatory language to comport with current laws, policies and procedures related to Baker Act placement and services, coordinated system of care, mental health ....

11/1/2016

Vol. 42/213

Development

65E-5.1301

......

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Through this promulgation, the Department is proposing rules that will implement the Legislature’s expansion of the scope of practice of psychiatric nurses and will revise and adopt forms used in the ....

4/5/2016

Vol. 42/66

Final

65E-5.2801

Minimum Standards for Involuntary Examination Pursuant to

Section 394.463, F.S

Effective:

04/04/2005