FL S0474

Allows forensic and civil facilities to continue psychotherapeutic medications for individuals who received them in jail before admission, with the admitting physician able to order continuation if abrupt cessation poses health or safety risks, and requires petition to court within 5 business days for formal authorization.

Requires status hearings to be held within 30 days after the court receives notification that a defendant is competent to proceed or no longer meets criteria for continued commitment under involuntary commitment provisions.

Permits courts to dismiss charges against defendants adjudicated incompetent due to mental illness anytime from 3 to 5 years after the determination, with exceptions for specified serious felonies including violent crimes, firearm offenses, and offenses with identifiable victims who have not consented to dismissal.

Establishes a 90-day initial period for court-ordered psychotherapeutic medication treatment with automatic renewal for additional 90-day periods unless the defendant provides written consent or is discharged.

Makes technical amendments and reenacts related statutes to incorporate the changes made to competency hearing and commitment procedures.