FL S0762

Petitions for involuntary substance abuse assessment and stabilization, court orders, related records, and personal identifying information on court dockets are made confidential and exempt from public records disclosure.

Records may be released to persons necessary for continuity of the respondent's health care with approval from the respondent, guardian, or parent/guardian advocate for minors.

Records may be released to any agency or individual who obtains a court order finding good cause for disclosure, with the court weighing the need for information against possible harm to the respondent.

Department of Corrections may receive records without charge upon request if the respondent is committed or returned to DOC custody from the Department of Children and Families.

The exemption applies retroactively and takes effect July 1, 2016.