Legislative findings and intent.

Legislative intent.

Definitions.

State attorney; authority to refer a person for civil commitment.

Notice to state attorney and multidisciplinary team of release of sexually violent predator; establishing multidisciplinary teams; information to be provided to multidisciplinary teams.

Immediate releases from total confinement; transfer of person to department; time limitations on assessment, notification, and filing petition to hold in custody; filing petition after release; order into custody of department after release.

Petition; contents.

Determination of probable cause; hearing; evaluation; respondent taken into custody; bail.

Contract authority.

Rules of procedure and evidence.

Trial; counsel and experts; indigent persons; jury.

Determination; commitment procedure; mistrials; housing; counsel and costs in indigent appellate cases.

Examinations; notice; court hearings for release of committed persons; burden of proof.

Authorized petition for release; procedure.

Petition for release.

Release of records to agencies, multidisciplinary teams, and state attorney.

Right to habeas corpus.

Certified security personnel.

Use of force.

Immunity from civil liability.

Severability.

Applicability of act.

Notice to victims and others of release of persons in the custody of the department.

Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty.

Escape while in lawful custody; notice to victim; notice to the Department of Corrections and Florida Commission on Offender Review.

Subsistence fees and costs of treatment.

Program costs.

Authority to adopt rules.

Quarterly and annual reports.

Registry of experts.