Florida H0447 aims to keep mental health and substance abuse hearings confidential and closed to the public.

Florida H0447 amends statutes to ensure that hearings related to mental health and substance abuse are confidential and closed to the public, except when a judge finds good cause or the respondent consents. The bill also makes certain petitions, applications, court orders, and personal identifying information confidential and exempt from public records requirements. These documents can only be disclosed to specific parties, such as the petitioner, the respondent, their attorneys, guardians, or health care providers.

Florida H0447 aims to keep mental health and substance abuse hearings confidential and closed to the public.

Florida H0447 amends statutes to ensure that hearings related to mental health and substance abuse are confidential and closed to the public, except when a judge finds good cause or the respondent consents. The bill also makes certain petitions, applications, court orders, and personal identifying information confidential and exempt from public records requirements. These documents can only be disclosed to specific parties, such as the petitioner, the respondent, their attorneys, guardians, or health care providers.