Florida Statutes § 985.185 — Evaluations for disposition.
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Part IV — EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
(1) A comprehensive evaluation for physical health, mental health, substance abuse, academic, educational, or vocational problems shall be ordered for any child for whom a residential commitment disposition is anticipated or recommended by an officer of the court or by the department.
(2) Prior to making a final disposition of the case, the court may order additional evaluations and studies to be performed by the department, by the county school system, or by any social, psychological, or psychiatric agencies of the state. The court shall order the educational needs assessment completed under s. 985.18(2) to be included in the assessment and predisposition report.
History
History.—s. 37, ch. 97-238; s. 29, ch. 2000-135; s. 29, ch. 2006-120.
Notes
Note.—Former s. 985.229(1), (2).
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