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b) Because of such impairment, the Respondent has lost the power of self-control with respect to
substance abuse, as evidenced by:
AND
c)
Respondent has inflicted or is likely to inflict physical harm on himself or others unless
admitted, as evidenced by:
OR,
The Respondent’s refusal to voluntarily receive care is based on judgment so impaired by reason
of substance abuse that the Respondent is incapable of appreciating his/her need for care and making
a rational decision regarding his/her need for care, as evidenced by:
4. Petitioner further alleges: (Petitioner must allege at least one of the following:)
Respondent has been placed under protective custody pursuant to F.S. 397.677 within
the previous 10 days;
Respondent has been subject to an emergency admission pursuant to F.S. 397.679 within the
previous 10 days;
Respondent has been assessed by a qualified professional within 5 days;
Respondent has been subject to involuntary assessment and stabilization pursuant to F.S.
397.6818 within the previous 12 days; or
Respondent has been subject to alternative involuntary admission pursuant to F.S. 397.6822
within the previous 12 days.
5. The Respondent is:
Represented by an attorney:
Name: Phone Number:
Address:
Not represented by an attorney.
Unknown whether Respondent is represented by an attorney.