Does anyone know what the requirements are to get someone

[stop the bleeding]

"Baker Acted" in the state of Florida. I have tried to look some stuff up but it only made me more confused. If someone knows firsthand tha would be great.:eyes:

[porphyrian]

1. I believe the requirements would be here:

http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/mentalhealth/laws/bainvex.pdf


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From the document:

"A person may be taken to a receiving facility for involuntary examination if the following three criteria are met:

1. There is reason to believe that he or she is mentally ill. This means an impairment of the mental or emotional processes that exercise conscious control of one’s actions or of the ability to perceive or understand reality, which impairment substantially interferes with a person’s ability to meet the ordinary demands of living, regardless of etiology. For the purposes of this part, the term does not include retardation or developmental disability as defined in Chapter 393, intoxication, or conditions manifested only by antisocial behavior or substance abuse impairment.

2. Because of his or her mental illness the person has refused voluntary examination or is unable to determine whether examination is necessary; and

3. Without care or treatment, the person is likely to suffer from neglect resulting in real and present threat of substantial harm that can’t be avoided through the help of others; or there is substantial likelihood that without care or treatment the person will cause serious bodily harm to self or others in the near future, as evidenced by recent behavior.

[stop the bleeding]

3. So a person who is possibly destructive to themselves and to others

around them and at times has no wish to live due to the fact of being strung out on intoxicants(DRUGS)- Based on what I read above I am thinking No, but I am not sure. Maybe some advice here??

[porphyrian]

4. I think there may be a way to do it through involving law enforcement...

...but you might not want to go that route unless the situation's serious. Who are we talking about here? Friend? Relative? How urgent?

[stop the bleeding]

6. It is my spouses brother and his wife(they are sperated) is the

one who worried for his and other peoples safety.

[porphyrian]

7. Yeah, what Corgigal said below.

Contact the Sheriff's department non-emergency line and explain your situation and ask about the Baker Act. It sounds like you might have a situation that qualifies. Either way, they'll let you know. Hopefully, it won't cause you family problems worse than what you already have. If it saves lives, it won't anyway. Good luck and let us know what happens.

[stop the bleeding]

8. Thank you and thanks Corgigal

:yourock:

[ultraist]

9. Aren't they relative requirements? Must be a spouse or parent? n/t

[philarq]

2. Baker Act is involuntary Psychiatric examination

http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/mentalhealth/laws/index.shtml
http://www.psychlaws.org/PressRoom/faqonbakeract.htm

What are the criteria for involuntary psychiatric exams in Florida?

Florida law permits a mental health professional, law enforcement officer, or judge who issues an ex parte order to initiate an involuntary examination only when a person meets the following criteria:

f there is reason to believe that he or she is mentally ill and because of his or her mental illness:

(a) 1.  The person has refused voluntary examination after conscientious explanation and (a) disclosure of the purpose of the examination; or

(a) 2.  The person is unable to determine for himself or herself whether the examination is (a) necessary; and

(b) 1.  Without care or treatment, the person is likely to suffer from neglect or refuse to      care for himself or herself; such neglect or refusal poses a real and present threat of      substantial harm to his or her well-being; and it is not apparent that such harm may be      avoided through the help of willing family members or friends or the provision of other      services; or

(a) 2.  There is a substantial likelihood that without care or treatment the person will cause serious bodily harm to      himself or herself or others in the near future, as evidenced by recent behavior.

[Corgigal]

5. call your local non emergency

sheriffs office. They serve the baker acts and I'm sure you will get your answers.