Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVII, Criminal Procedure
Fla. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 948.16: Misdemeanor pretrial substance abuse education and treatment intervention program; misdemeanor pretrial veterans’ treatment intervention program; misdemeanor pretrial mental health court program
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes eligibility criteria and procedures for pretrial intervention programs for individuals charged with misdemeanors who have substance abuse or mental health issues, or who are veterans. It describes program requirements, sanctions for noncompliance, and conditions for record expungement.
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