394.929  Department of Children and Family Services responsible for costs.--The Department of Children and Family Services is responsible for all costs relating to the evaluation and treatment of persons committed to the department's custody as sexually violent predators. A county is not obligated to fund costs for psychological examinations, expert witnesses, court-appointed counsel, or other costs required by this part. Other costs for psychological examinations, expert witnesses, and court-appointed counsel required by this part shall be paid from state funds appropriated by general law.

History.--s. 21, ch. 98-64; s. 24, ch. 99-222.