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Approve and execute the 2025-2028 Seminole County Substance Abuse and Mental Health Baker and Marchman Act Transportation Plan Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)
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Division:
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Community Services - Community Health
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Authorized By:
Allison Thall, Community Services Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Kelly Welch/407-665/2391
Background:
Florida Statute Chapter 394, Part 1, Florida Mental Health Act or the "Baker Act", Florida Statue Chapter 397, Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993, and Florida Statutes Section 394.462, Transportation direct each county to develop and implement a plan for transportation to a facility for individuals subject to a Baker or Marchman Act. For transportation of individuals meeting the statutory guidelines for involuntary examination pursuant to s. 394.463 and initiated by law enforcement, the law enforcement agency who has custody of said person shall transport the person to the appropriate facility within the designated receiving system pursuant to the transportation plan.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the 2025-2028 Seminole County Substance Abuse and Mental Health Baker and Hal Marchman Act Transportation Plan.