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- 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.
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How can you baker act someone in NY?
Ship them to Florida
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 do you need to baker act a person in Alabama?
There is no Baker Act in Alabama.
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.
Can someone who was baker acted buy a gun?
It depends on what the outcome of the Baker Act examination was. If they were determined to be mentally fit, and released back into the community, then yes, they can. If they ended up being committed, they won't be able to.
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.
Did someone kill ella baker?
nobody killed ella baker she died of natrual causes
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A baker.
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How do you baker act yourself in Florida?
i here vocies and there telling me to hurt people
