In 1972, a law named the Baker Act was established to initiate legal procedures for the involuntary examination and treatment of individuals with mental illness. The purpose of this law was to ensure that those who are dangerous because of serious mental illness get admitted to mental health institutions. This allows a healthcare professional to…
If you’re unaware of what an involuntary commitment is, it is basically a confinement to a mental health facility against one’s will. When an individual is forced into custody against their will, for the sake of their own safety and others, it’s called involuntary commitment. During this involuntary commitment, a person’s freedom is taken away…
We all go through a phase in our lives where certain things become difficult for us to process. For some people, it’s the Baker Act that can change their lives forever. It becomes a challenging chapter, a period of deep introspection and healing. In order to recover from this experience, the initial step towards recovery…
Baker Act in Florida, USA, was formed to help individuals get the much-needed medical assistance so they don’t harm themselves or others. However, there is still a lot of confusion, misconceptions, and lack of information regarding the Baker Act cases. We’ll discuss everything today in this blog. Is the Baker Act Only in Florida? Yes,…
The core purpose behind this law is to allow an adequate amount of time for helping the patient in a crisis. Also, healthcare professionals evaluate their patients so they can de-escalate their condition. Within this holding period, the responsible authorities will determine if they should hold them for longer or not. The evaluation is completely…
Do you know that 50% of adults in the United States are currently struggling with their mental health from time to time? We are as shocked as you! Some people don’t realize that their mental health is as important as their physical health, which is why they shouldn’t take that for granted. At Talmadge Law…
An individual who recently got convicted over the charge of a felony in Florida automatically loses their civil right of firearm possession. Not only firearm rights, but they also lose the right to vote, to run an office, or to serve on a jury. In order to restore your right to own a firearm, you…
It’s highly possible that there’s at least one person suffering from mental problems around you, and you have no idea. We aren’t even exaggerating that millions of people in America suffer from mental health conditions every year. Surprisingly, this is constantly increasing every year because there’s minimal to zero awareness about it. It’s high time…
A person who was Baker Acted may be committed to a mental health facility. He or she goes to a Baker Act reception facility where authorities will psychologically evaluate individuals for up to 72 hours. (Longer if the period involves a weekend or holiday.) The 72-hour period begins with the submission and entry of the…
Unjustified psychiatric commitment or examination. is the worst thing that can happen to an individual. It’s like witnessing your fundamental rights slipping away from your hands, and you’re unable to do anything to protect them. If you find yourself stuck in a similar situation, you first must involve a reliable, trustworthy, and experienced mental health…
