If a person wants to request a DNR for a patient that has attempted suicide, can the hospital deny the request due to Baker act?
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Answered on September 23, 2015
The word "DNR" appears no where in the Baker Act. Transfer for medical treatment is addressed.
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If i voluntarily admitted myself to a mental facility, will that bar me from obtaining my concealed weapons permit?
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Answered on September 04, 2015
Under certain circumstances your CWP could be denied, even voluntary. It depends in large part what paperwork was presented to you (whether you...
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I walked in myself, not escorted, to an ER for help regarding mental health and was kept for three months.
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Answered on August 11, 2015
It is legal. It happens a lot in Florida, although not usually for three months. There is something you can do.
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Fire arm ownership/purchasing rights after a baker act involuntary examination in Florida.
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Answered on August 01, 2015
Do not listen to people who are probably not informed about Baker Act law or gun rights law. You do not have to see a judge to have your firearm...
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Baker acted and never committed. firearm confiscated. wpb police tell me to get court order to get back, how do i do that?
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Answered on July 24, 2015
WPB police are acting illegally. However, their action is commonplace.......Only the Florida legislature can regulate firearm delivery. Either file...
If you run from a Baker act, how long does it stay in effect before you can seek treatment from a hospital, and not get locked u
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Answered on July 23, 2015
According to the professional certificate that initiates a Baker Act, the examination must occur within the previous 48 hours. With that said, just...
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Is this even legal? Baker acted over phone from another state while already marchman acted?
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Answered on July 09, 2015
As I have opined before, the Baker Act is often misused. The criteria for involuntary psychiatric examination "Baker Act" is 'reason to believe.'...
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Is it legal to hold indigent psych patients in a small holding area indefinitely without admitting/treating them ?
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Answered on July 09, 2015
In answer to your question, definitely not.
Is Baker Act an arrest? If not, Is it legal for an officer to make that statement during apprehension?
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Answered on July 06, 2015
A Baker Act is not an arrest. You should not have been required to sign a ROI in order to be discharged. You must be discharged when you do not...
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What type of lawyer to file for disability of firearms
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Answered on July 06, 2015
I believe the advice to seek an attorney is correct. This also involves Baker Act law. The crux of the issue is whether you were examined only or...
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