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Mental Health - 1. Baker Act
How do I petition the court for an Involuntary Baker Act Examination?
Appear in person at the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office to complete a sworn affidavit/petition.
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Arrive at the office by 3:30 PM to allow time for processing.
Provide information as to the respondent’s (person subject to the Baker Act) behavior, identification and location.
If the emergency services are required after hours, on the weekend or on a holiday, please contact your local law enforcement who shall take the person who appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination into custody and deliver the person to an appropriate facility or the nearest facility within the designated receiving system for an involuntary examination. (F.S. 394.462(2)(a)2.
The Baker Act (Packet #58)
When should this packet be used?
This Packet should be used by family members or friends who want help from the court to order an involuntarily assessment of the person because he or she might harm themselves or others. The person who you are claiming that needs help must meet the following criteria, per Florida Statute Section 394.467:
The person has refused voluntary examination. OR The person cannot determine for him or herself whether examination is necessary;
AND (one of the following):
o Without care or treatment, the person cannot determine if he or she is likely to suffer from neglect or refuse to care for him or herself;
o Such neglect or refusal is a real and present threat of substantial harm to his or her well- being;
o It is not clear to the person that the harm may be avoided through the help of willing family members or friends, or with the intervention of services; OR
o There is high chance that, without care or treatment, he or she will cause serious bodily harm to him or herself or others in the near future as evidenced by recent behavior.
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