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Navigating the complexities of the Florida Baker Act can be overwhelming.

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Who Pays for Baker Act in Florida?

July 14, 2023

What is the 2nd biggest problem with the Baker Act?

September 20, 2022

The Baker Act statute is NOT a treatment statute

September 20, 2022

Don't Baker Act your loved one just because they have a substance use disorder (alcohol, marijuana, pills, etc)

September 07, 2022

If I go to the ER seeking treatment for anxiety and/or depression can I be Baker Acted?

September 07, 2022

Can someone with dementia be Baker Acted?

September 07, 2022

If I file an Internal Affairs complaint agains the police will that get my loved one released from a Baker Act facility?

September 07, 2022

What is the best way to handle someone with an eating disorder?

July 07, 2022

Can a guardianship be filed on an Ex Parte bases (just like the Baker and Marchman Acts)?

July 07, 2022

What are the changes to the Baker Act for 2022?

July 07, 2022

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