Section 63D-13.0025 - [Effective 12/22/2024] Comprehensive Evaluation(1) The comprehensive evaluation builds on the information gathered in previous assessments, screenings, and interviews with the youth and parent(s)/guardian(s) to provide a summary of the youth's life that focuses on the following areas: vocational, academic, medical, mental health and substance abuse. (a) The comprehensive evaluation is utilized by the department to identify the appropriate intervention, usually delivered in a residential setting, based on the unique needs of the individual youth.(b) The JPO shall forward the referral packet to the designated provider that is responsible for completing the comprehensive evaluation. The referral packet shall include the following items: 2. School information such as grades, behavior records, attendance, and IQ scores;3. Arrest affidavit, violation of supervision, or transfer request;4. Victim statement(s) (if available);7. Any prior assessments available;8. Any prior medical information available;9. Available job history and vocational training history;10. Latest PDR (if available); and11. A signed Authority for Evaluation and Treatment (AET).(c) The designated provider shall complete the comprehensive evaluation within twelve (12) calendar days of receiving the referral. After the comprehensive evaluation is completed, the provider shall provide a written report of the results and outline recommendations for the disposition of the case.(d) If a Pre-Disposition Report (PDR) is required, the JPO shall incorporate the recommendations of the comprehensive evaluation and attach the comprehensive evaluation summary to the PDR. The JPO shall not attempt to summarize or interpret the comprehensive evaluation summary or any subsequent evaluation in the PDR.(e) All individuals involved in the comprehensive evaluation process shall comply with the confidentiality requirements of Section 985.04, F.S.(2) The JPO shall review the youth's case with the JPOS to determine whether to pursue a commitment recommendation for the youth. If the result of this review is a recommendation for commitment, then the JPO shall work with a department commitment manager to conduct a multidisciplinary assessment as defined in Rule 63D-13.001, F.A.C. This information gathering exercise shall assist the department in determining the youth's priority risks and needs, and a plan for treatment that recommends the most appropriate placement setting to meet the youth's needs with the minimum program security needed that reasonably ensures public safety.(3) If residential commitment is being considered or has been ordered by the court, a comprehensive evaluation shall be completed. The comprehensive evaluation shall be provided to the commitment manager prior to the commitment conference. If the evaluation is not completed by the date of the scheduled commitment conference, the JPO shall make every effort to obtain a draft for the conference. The final evaluation shall be provided before the youth is placed in a residential facility.(4) A comprehensive evaluation is also required when youth on conditional release is transferred back to a residential commitment facility. If the most recent comprehensive evaluation is over twelve (12) months old, a new evaluation shall be completed to facilitate the transfer process. If available, the new evaluation shall be provided to the commitment manager prior to the transfer staffing. Otherwise, the new evaluation shall be provided before the youth is transferred back to a residential facility.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63D-13.0025
Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.601 FS. Law Implemented 985.14, 985.145 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 46, Number 078, April 21, 2020 effective 5/4/2020, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 239, December 10, 2024 effective 12/22/2024.