Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Progress Report: Delays Reduced But Persist in the State's Juvenile Competency Program

Report 02-54, October 2002




Report Summary

  • Since our prior report, the Department of Children and Families has made progress in reducing admission and discharge delays in the Juveniles Incompetent to Proceed Program. Average admission delays have been reduced from 61 to 39 days, while average discharge delays have been lowered from 58 to 47 days. These reductions have resulted in more children attending competency training and lower costs to restore competency. The reductions are attributed to the creation of a 48-bed facility exclusively used for secure competency training, and better communication with stakeholders.
  • Despite an improvement, significant discharge delays persist. These delays reduce the number of children who can be served and consume 10% of the program's budget.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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