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by which a person who appears to suffer from a substance use disorder can be involuntarily assessed and stabilized. Those methods are as follows, to -wit: 1. Involuntary Court Admission: Through the issuance by the Court of an order either (a.) after an evidentiary hearing or (b.) alternatively without hearing on an ex parte basis by the Court. Under either circumstance the Court shall issue an order expressly designating the facility the person is to be delivered to for assessment and stabilization. Under this method the court will dictate the specific facility law enforcement must deliver the person to; or alternately; 2. Emergency Admissions: Through the execution of a certificate issued by a physician, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, a psychiatric nurse, a clinical psychologist, a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, a mental health counselor, a physician assistant working under the scope of practice of the supervising physician, or a master's level certified addictions professional for substance abuse services, and the completion of an application for emergency admission requiring the law enforcement officer to take the person to the appropriate, or nearest, facility within the designated receiving system; or alternately; 3. Protective Custody: Through the action of a law enforcement officer who may implement protective custody measures either with or without consent of the person requiring the law enforcement officer to take the person to the appropriate, or nearest, facility within the designated receiving system; or alternatively 4. Involuntary Assessment Procedure for Minors: By the execution of an application for admissions compiled with an addiction receiving facility by the minor's parent, guardian or legal custodian, requiring the law enforcement officer to take the person to the appropriate, or nearest, facility within the designated receiving system. Under each circumstance the person must be transported by law enforcement (or under the exceptions provisions of Florida law another entity) in accordance with the Transportation Plan set forth herein. Involuntary Assessments 1. Court -Ordered: Under Chapter 397.6818, F.S.: If the court enters an order authorizing involuntary assessment and stabilization, the order shall include the court's findings with respect to the availability and appropriateness of the least restrictive alternatives and the need for the appointment of an attorney to represent the respondent and may designate the specific licensed service provider to perform the involuntary assessment and stabilization of the respondent. The respondent may choose the licensed service provider to deliver the involuntary assessment where possible and appropriate. 2. If the court finds it necessary, it may order the Indian River County Sheriffs Office to take the respondent into custody and deliver him or her to the licensed service provider specified in the court order or, if none is specified, to the nearest appropriate licensed service provider for involuntary assessment.