Correctional Health

Florida inmates detained under Jimmy Ryce Act sue over treatment

Published in Physician Law Weekly, June 2nd, 2004

Eight sexual predators detained under the Jimmy Ryce Act have sued Florida, claiming they are getting inadequate treatment for their mental health problems, which leaves them with little chance of being released.

The suit filed in U.S. District Court in Fort Myers named the Department of Children & Families (DCF) and Liberty Behavioral Health Corp., the company contracted to run the Florida Civil Commitment Center in Arcadia.

The suit claims Liberty Behavioral Health is short staffed and fails to provide adequate, individualized treatment. Some detainees spend as little as 2 hours per week in treatment, according to the suit.

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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2004-06-02)

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