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Fla. Stat. § 985.185 (2025)
Evaluations for disposition.
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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.
Note.—Former s. 985.229(1), (2).
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases, 2009–2019 · leading case: E.A.R. v. State, 4 So. 3d 614 (Fla. 2009).
E.A.R. v. State, 4 So. 3d 614 (Fla. 2009). “” § 985.185(1), Fla. Stat. (2007); see § 985.”
EAR v. State, 4 So. 3d 614 (Fla. 2009). “" § 985.185(1), Fla. Stat. (2007); see § 985.”
J.r., a Child v. State of Florida, 268 So. 3d 163 (Fla. 4th DCA 2019). “Section 985.185(1), Florida Statutes (2018), provides, “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…”
J.r., a Child v. State of Florida (Fla. 4th DCA 2019). “Petitioner was sentenced without the comprehensive evaluation required by section 985.185(1), Florida Statutes (2018).”
— 985.185(1) — 4 cases
E.A.R. v. State, 4 So. 3d 614 (Fla. 2009). “” § 985.185(1), Fla. Stat. (2007); see § 985.”
EAR v. State, 4 So. 3d 614 (Fla. 2009). “" § 985.185(1), Fla. Stat. (2007); see § 985.”
J.r., a Child v. State of Florida, 268 So. 3d 163 (Fla. 4th DCA 2019). “Section 985.185(1), Florida Statutes (2018), provides, “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…”
J.r., a Child v. State of Florida (Fla. 4th DCA 2019). “Petitioner was sentenced without the comprehensive evaluation required by section 985.185(1), Florida Statutes (2018).”
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