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I signed a paper when i was baker acted about relinquishing my right to own a gun what do I to own a gun
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Answered on September 06, 2019
Generally, forced rehab is done under a Marchman Act, not a Baker Act. If "voluntary" is signed to avoid a hearing on an involuntary petition (CF...
What is the law when it comes to a baker act? Was I right about the paper?
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Answered on June 17, 2019
Baker Act law is found in Chaper 394, Part I of the Florida Statutes. It would be too burdensome to explain that entire law here. Also, there are...
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unlawful involuntary Baker Act Duval County Florida?
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Answered on May 22, 2019
Baker Act law, rules, and procedures are very complicated. Psychiatrists in Baker Act facilities are almost always unhelpful to family members and...
Is there a way to seal baker act records.
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Answered on May 22, 2019
I know of no way to seal Baker Act records. Baker Acts are civil, not criminal records. Clerks of Court vary throughout the state as to whether the...
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If your mental health patient rights have been violated, what kind of lawsuit would this be and statue time limit?
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Answered on May 07, 2019
You will have an "uphill" battle. The section of the law you cite also grants immunity to those acting in good faith. Consult with an attorney who...
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What can do about child that's 13 an was baker acted cause she wrotethings about dying an stuff in her journal on her arm
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Answered on April 23, 2019
IMHO, BAs are out of control. With that said, it seems there were grounds to initiate a BA psychiatric examination. How long was she in a facility?...
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Wrongful baker act on 14 year old autistic boy. Has had devastating effects. No insurance. Have medical bills now. What do I do?
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Answered on April 23, 2019
The form does not have legal effect. BA law does not require notification before a BA examination is initiated. Good idea? Yes. Required? No I know...
Is is an unfounded Baker Act a violation of civil rights?
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Answered on April 23, 2019
I practice in this area and have never seen any written document from police or anyone you cited writing a BA shouldn't have happened. While they...
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How can I get my baker act removed from my record that I have when I was 13-14 ?
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Answered on April 16, 2019
A lot depends on court record, and because Baker Acts are civil and not criminal, it's nearly impossible to expunge. Also, it depends on what...
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Would being Baker Acted revoke a concealed weapons permit?
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Answered on April 16, 2019
Maybe. It depends on why he was there for more than the initial 72 hours and what paper(s) was filed with the court
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