Fla. R. Civ. P.–S.V.P. 4.070

(a) Issuance. The clerk of the court must issue a summons,

a copy of the petition, any accompanying affidavits, and a copy of

the order finding probable cause to the respondent upon receipt of

an order finding probable cause signed by a circuit judge. The

summons must direct the respondent to file an answer to the

petition within ten days after the date of service. The state attorney

must serve a copy of the petition and related documents upon the

attorney appointed to represent the respondent pursuant to rule

4.080. The finding of probable cause is not effective until the

summons is returned served and filed with the clerk of the court.

(b) Service; By Whom Made. The state attorney must

electronically transmit a copy of the summons, petition, any

accompanying affidavits, and the order finding probable cause to

the person in charge of the facility in which the respondent is

confined. The person in charge of the facility must serve a printed

copy of the summons, the petition, any accompanying affidavits,

and order finding probable cause on the respondent within 24

hours after receiving it and before the respondent is transferred to a

secure facility. The person in charge of the facility in which the

respondent is confined must make a return on the summons within

24 hours after making service, by electronically confirming to the

state attorney that service has been made. The state attorney must

file a copy of the return with the clerk, along with the summons, on

the first business day after receiving it. Additional process may be

issued as in other civil actions.