SOP 313.1 Medical Treatment for Juveniles

Question 1

shall be immediately notified by the person taking the juvenile into custody or the person having custody if there are indications of physical injury or illness, or the child shall be
taken to __________for emergency care.”

Answer 1

the nearest available hospital

Question 2

F.S. §39.038(2)(e), states (in part), “If the child appears to be intoxicated… or is incapacitated by substance abuse…” a law enforcement officer should deliver the child to a :

Answer 2

1. hospital
2. addictions receiving facility
3. treatment resource center

Question 3

A child may be provided mental health or __________, in emergency situations,
pursuant to the procedure and criteria contained in 394.463(1) or Chapter 393,
whichever is applicable.

Answer 3

retardation services

Question 4

Unless extenuating circumstances prohibit, any juvenile in custody of this Department who is suffering from a physical injury or illness shall be taken to _____ for treatment.

Answer 4

Tampa General Hospital (TGH)

Question 5

Any juvenile taken into custody by the Department that appears to be heavily under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or to be suffering from a drug overdose, will be
considered as ________and shall be taken to TGH for treatment.

Answer 5

suffering from a physical illness

Question 6

In non-emergency situation, the child may be delivered and released to the _______ or taken to TGH

Answer 6

Agency for Community Treatment Services (A.C.T.S.)

Question 7

If the child does not require hospitalization and cannot be released into the custody of a parent, guardian, or responsible adult, the officer will contact ___________

Answer 7

Detention Screening via telephone

Question 8

The only statutory responsibility vested in the Tampa Police Department for emergency treatment of a child suffering from an
________ is _________

Answer 8

1. Emotional disorder

2. Baker Act

Question 9

In this situation, the child will be considered released into the custody of the Intake Officer, A criminal report affidavit will be completed listing the child as ___________. A report number will be obtained and the affidavit will serve as the report. However, if the officer determines there is a need for an incident report to be originated, it will be entitled_____

Answer 9

1. “child in need of services.”

2. “Mentally Ill Person”