FL S0960

Adds new statutory definitions for "neglect or refuse to care for himself or herself" and "real and present threat of substantial harm," specifying criteria such as inability to meet basic needs, loss of ability to function in the community, or loss of cognitive or volitional control

Allows courts to order involuntary outpatient treatment for up to 6 months if the respondent has been incarcerated or involuntarily admitted to a facility at least twice in the previous 36 months, appropriate outpatient services are available in the respondent's county, and the treating physician certifies the respondent can benefit from outpatient treatment

Requires respondents under court-ordered outpatient treatment to be monitored by a social worker, case manager, or court-appointed individual who must report any noncompliance to the court, state attorney, and respondent's counsel

Authorizes criminal county courts handling misdemeanor cases to order involuntary outpatient services but prohibits the use of incarceration as a sanction for noncompliance, while permitting courts to order an evaluation for possible inpatient placement for significant or repeated noncompliance

Revises involuntary inpatient placement criteria to include the likelihood of inflicting serious harm to self or others "without services," and expands the definition of harm to include significant property damage