Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: mental health

There are no rights to treatment unless he is found not guilty by reason of insanity, or incompetant by the court.

Re: mental health

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There are no guaranteed rights to mental health treatment in lieu of incarceration. Your attorney may request treatment as an alternative but most treatment facilities are so woefully understaffed and short of funds that this option may not be available. Alternatively, you might receive treatment while incarcerated.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.