What is Required to Subject Someone to a Baker Act in the Orlando, Florida Area?
The Baker Act is covered in Florida Statute 394. Florida Statute 394.463(1) sets forth the bases for subjecting an individual to an involuntary examination under the Baker Act. It states as follows: A person may be taken to a receiving facility for involuntary examination if there is reason to believe that the person has a […]
Baker Act in Orlando, Florida
What is a Baker Act? How does it affect an individual who is Baker Acted by the State? How does one go about having someone Baker Acted by the State? A Baker Act is the involuntary commitment of someone because they are a danger to themselves or others. You can only be held for 72 […]
The Role of the Court Appointed Attorney in an Orlando, Florida Guardianship Case
The role of the court-appointed attorney is evolving in the Orlando, Florida area. It was the contention of many attorneys that the court-appointed attorney’s duty was to zealously represent the alleged incapacitated person’s wishes along with advocating for their best interest. That has all changed since the 4th District Court of Appeals issued their ruling […]