Forensic Services for Certain Defendants

SB 778 clarifies who qualifies as a "forensic client" under Florida law, specifically defining it as defendants committed to state agencies under sections 916.13, 916.15, 916.302, or 916.303(3). The bill amends two statutes (916.106 and 402.164) to update this definition consistently across related laws. It does not create new services or funding but ensures existing forensic services programs apply to the correct group of defendants. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.