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I believe that the questioner must reside in the state of Florida where the emergency mental commitment act is derived from, and commonly referred to as, the "Baker Act." Such an order is not known by this name in other states.
Virtually all states DO have some provision in their laws which allow the involuntary commitment of persons believed to be in mental distress and who present a real danger or causing imminent harm to themselves or others.
The state of Washington is one of these states.
"A person can be detained on any of three grounds: likelihood of serious harm to others; likelihood of serious harm to self; or most commonly, grave disability. Grave disability is defined as a condition in which a person, as a result of a mental disorder (a) is in danger of serious physical harm resulting from a failure to provide for his or her essential human needs of health or safety, or (b) manifests severe deterioration in routine functioning evidenced by repeated and escalating loss of cognitive or volitional control over his or her actions and is not receiving such care as is essential for his or her health or safety.
Initial Detention
A person can be detained by a Designated Mental Health Professional for up to 72 hours without a court order. The 72 hours does not include weekends or legal holidays. When being interviewed by the DMHP, the patient has the right to speak to an attorney and the right not to participate in the DMHP's evaluation. The legal standard for the initial detention is probable cause." (unquote)
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What do you need to baker act a person in Alabama?
There is no Baker Act in Alabama.
What is baker act in NJ?
The Baker Act in New Jersey is a law that says a person can be committed to a mental institution if they are showing signs that they might harm themselves or others. The Baker Act laws differ from one state to another.
What does Habeas Corpus Act guarantee?
The act guarantees an ancient right - that no person can be detained without just cause. To translate: The act guarantees that any person who is arrested may challenge that arrest and detention before a court where the state must prove that the person is accused of some crime and if the state fails to prove this, the person must be set free without delay. This act was made void in part by the Patriot Act; the state need only claim that it is a matter of national security and the person maybe held without cause - and the Patriot Act provides a provision that the state need not prove the cause.
How do you become baker acted?
Addiction pain pills My brother is addicted to pain pills, it is getting worst. He is 19 years old..In the state of Florida what can i do? Can i Baker act him?
Does the police have the right to commit someone for attempted suicide?
In the state of Florida, they absolutely can. Suicidal Ideation, attempts, text messaging, any of it can be used to do an involuntary 72 hour Baker Act, I'm not familiar with other states laws, or if Baker Act is federal or not.
How do you baker act someone?
Determine the possible consequences of the person's actions. He may be capable of injuring himself or someone else intentionally or accidentally, particularly if he suffers from drug-induced psychosis. He may also become homeless due to his mental disorder. If you believe the person poses a risk to his own well-being or the safety of others, the Baker Act is an option.Watch the person for suicidal behavior. If you believe a person may attempt suicide, take the individual to the hospital psychiatric ward to get Baker Acted. In some jurisdictions, a judge must issue an ex parte order to commit someone. If the person poses an immediate danger to himself, call the police and they can Baker Act the person without the ex parte order.Understand that a trained psychiatric professional must evaluate the person if you choose to commit her. She must present obvious symptoms of mental illness or suicidal behavior for the psychologist to determine that Baker Acting the person is necessary.
What are the requirements to get into Alabama State University?
you will need an 18 on your ACT to get into Alabama State university
How can you baker act someone in NY?
Ship them to Florida
When does a person's act's become punishable?
When, with the required mental state, his conduct violates a federal, state, or local statute.
Which things have changed from act you to act II?
No one will be able to know what changed from act I to act II without knowing what the play is. A person would have to state what play they are talking about.
What is baker racked?
It's when someone get's send to a mental hospital. It comes from a Florida Law Called the BAKER ACT
What is an apportionment?
An apportionment is an act of apportioning or a state of being apportioned.An apportionment is an act of apportioning or a state of being apportioned.
