Unfortunately, this type of situation and its motivation occurs frequently in my experience. To answer your question "How many people can baker act...

I was bakeracted under false pretenses..I willingly gave the sherriff my weapon and they assured me i would get my gun back

Maybe. Maybe because psychiatrists in receiving facilities can petition the court to prevent you from having a gun or concealed weapons permit...

Should a potential suicide be treated like a criminal action?

I'm sorry this happened. JSO did have the authority, but they needed to have a reasonable belief that he was mentally ill and because of it he was...

My husband called the police to have them check on me, he is out of town. I just started taking a new drug for anxiety.

Unfortunately, this type of thing happens far too often in this State. Also, unfortunately, Baker Acts are civil and not criminal so it is unlikely...

I was Baker Acted and put in hospital by Police. Should I be held responsible for bill?

It depends, but probably so. An Attorney General opinion is relevant.

Get a "request for information" form from the facility's medical records office, fill it out, and give it to them. You can go to the facility's...

Will being baker acted in 2002 stop me from purchasing a firearm?

Probably not. I don't think you need to contact anyone until/unless you are denied.

My son was Baker Acted in the Emergency Room yesterday.

So sorry about his illness. As has been written, you did not ask a question. I am often asked,"t what will happen next." That is a lengthy answer....

I need a legal document giving my parents permission to commit me to a psychiatric facility if the need arises

You said "psychiatric facility." From your post, it appears you are talking about a rehab facility. Therefore, you are talking about a Marchman...

Can a person held against their will past 72 hours on a baker act?

It depends on numerous things, e.g. medical stability, whether the period ended on a weekend, and whether a petition (3032) was filed. Under normal...