Florida

Legislation

This page provides links to Florida legislation and statutes relevant to the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant program.

CJMHSA Reinvestment Grant Program

Sections 394.656, 394.657, 394.658, and 394.659, F.S., establish the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program, designate planning councils and composition, establish program requirements, and create the CJMHSA Technical Assistance Center at the University of South Florida (in the Florida Mental Health Institute).

• CJMHSA Reinvestment Grant Program  
• CJMHSA Planning Councils  
• Grant Program Requirements  
• CJMHSA Technical Assistance Center  

The Florida Mental Health Act / The Baker Act

Chapter 394, F.S., establishes The Florida Mental Health Act also known as The Baker Act. The chapter is organized into five parts.

• The Baker Act  

The Marchman Act

Chapter 397, F.S., establishes The Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act (also known as The Marchman Act). The chapter is organized into nine parts.

• The Marchman Act  

Chapter 2016-241 (Senate Bill 12)

Chapter 2016-241 of Florida Laws was enacted by the 2016 Florida Legislature and embodies Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 12 relating to mental health, substance abuse, transportation, and other critical topics.

• Chapter 2016-241  
• Staff Analysis for CS/SB 12