456.075 Criminal proceedings against licensees; appearances by department representatives. - Florida Statutes

456.075 Criminal proceedings against licensees; appearances by department representatives.

In any criminal proceeding against a person licensed by the department to practice a health care profession in this state, a representative of the department may voluntarily appear and furnish pertinent information, make recommendations regarding specific conditions of probation, or provide any other assistance necessary to promote justice or protect the public. The court may order a representative of the department to appear in any criminal proceeding if the crime charged is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a health care professional licensed by the department.

History. s. 1, ch. 2002-81.