The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the electronic transmittal of court orders related to involuntary commitment and risk protection orders. Specifically, it requires the clerk of the court to electronically submit ex parte orders for involuntary commitment, summonses for involuntary services, and risk protection orders to the appropriate law enforcement agencies within six hours of issuance. This change aims to streamline the process of serving these orders and ensure timely action by law enforcement. Additionally, the bill mandates that electronic copies of these orders be certified by the clerk and served in the same manner as certified copies.

Key amendments include the replacement of the term "shall" with "must" to emphasize the mandatory nature of these actions, and the introduction of specific timeframes for electronic submissions. The bill also clarifies that the electronic copies of orders must be treated with the same legal weight as their certified counterparts. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 513 Filed: 394.463, 397.68151