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To: BonnieJ
The governor has satutory power from the laws of the State of Florida to take into protective custody any adult or other person who is being abused on in danger if they cannot speak for or take care of themselves. In an emergency situation where the life of the victim or their health is at risk, he can do so without a court order.

The DCF has indicated that they believe, as a result of the investigation into abuse allogations by Michael and the hospice, that this is the case. As a courtesy he has given Greer a chance to rule. He should have, IMHO, acted immediately after his news conference yesterday...but here's the rub, if he had, he would have had to obtain a court order within 24 hours, excluding weekends...and he would have had to get it from Greer.

So, Greer would have to issue the order anyway today. If Bush goes in today, he buys the weekend before Greer must sign the court order..and maybe by then he can get Greer removed based on his actions. I do not know...I just would like to see more time purchased for this innocent woman.

Perhpas after taking her into to custody...they ould lose her in the system (wouldn't be the first time something like that happened) and she could end up in a more life respecting state that would not send her back to Greer.

I do not know. I know Greer and Michael are both hopelessly conflicted in their interests. Greer should have recused himself long ago, and Michael should nno be the guardian. Perhpas thye have the goods on these guys and are going to bring it all tigether. I do not know...I do know that Governor Bush said some great things yesterday, I cannot believe he would say those things and then not act.

248 posted on 03/24/2005 9:47:48 AM PST by Jeff Head (www.dragonsfuryseries.com)
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To: Jeff Head
...he would have had to obtain a court order within 24 hours, excluding weekends...and he would have had to get it from Greer.

Why would DCF have to take their pleadings to Greer? Isn't he a Probate judge? Does he really have original jurisdiction over the new issue that DCF would be raising?

309 posted on 03/24/2005 9:57:56 AM PST by Sgt_Schultze
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To: Jeff Head
I do not know...I do know that Governor Bush said some great things yesterday, I cannot believe he would say those things and then not act.

So you're saying for sure that if he acted, it would be legal? IS so....and Greer says NO to taking custody of her, then Jeb---IF LEGAL ---will no doubt take her out. Why wouldn't he?

363 posted on 03/24/2005 10:06:31 AM PST by zippee
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