Florida Statute 985.185 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 985
JUVENILE JUSTICE; INTERSTATE COMPACT ON JUVENILES

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F.S. 985.185

985.185 Evaluations for disposition.—

(1) A comprehensive evaluation for physical health, mental health, substance abuse, academic, educational, or vocational problems shall be ordered for any child for whom a residential commitment disposition is anticipated or recommended by an officer of the court or by the department.

(2) Prior to making a final disposition of the case, the court may order additional evaluations and studies to be performed by the department, by the county school system, or by any social, psychological, or psychiatric agencies of the state. The court shall order the educational needs assessment completed under s. 985.18(2) to be included in the assessment and predisposition report.

History.—s. 37, ch. 97-238; s. 29, ch. 2000-135; s. 29, ch. 2006-120.

Note.—Former s. 985.229(1), (2).

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 985.185

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 985.185.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 985.185

Total Results: 6

J.R., A CHILD v. STATE OF FLORIDA

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-08-28

Snippet: the comprehensive evaluation required by section 985.185(1), Florida Statutes (2018). Once his sentence

J.R., A CHILD v. STATE OF FLORIDA

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-04-03

Citation: 268 So. 3d 163

Snippet: appellant into a high risk facility. Section 985.185(1), Florida Statutes (2018), provides, “A comprehensive

B.R. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-08-15

Citation: 145 So. 3d 196, 2014 WL 4055636, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 12554

Snippet: conducting a comprehensive evaluation as provided in s. 985.185. By its plain language, subsection (5) is a narrow

B.R. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-08-15

Snippet: comprehensive evaluation as provided in s. 985.185. By its plain language, subsection

E.A.R. v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-01-30

Citation: 4 So. 3d 614, 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 120, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 150

Snippet: by an officer of the court or by the [DJJ].” § 985.185(1), Fla. Stat. (2007); see § 985.43(l)(a)-(b),

EAR v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-01-30

Citation: 4 So. 3d 614, 2009 WL 217979

Snippet: by an officer of the court or by the [DJJ]." § 985.185(1), Fla. Stat. (2007); see § 985.43(1)(a)-(b),