When the Baker Act sends someone you care about to a mental health center, the situation can feel really scary. You may not understand what is happening or what you are allowed to do. That’s why it’s so important to learn about your legal rights under the Baker Act. When you know your rights, you…
We all know it’s very scary when a mental health facility takes someone you care about. You may not know what to do or how to help. And in Florida, this can happen under a law called the Baker Act. It lets doctors, police, or judges put someone under a Florida psychiatric hold if they…
