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What is the Florida Baker Act?

The Florida Baker Act is one method of getting a loved one to go to treatment

The Florida Baker Act, officially known as the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, stands as a significant piece of legislation in the realm of mental health and addiction treatment. This act, named after Florida state representative Maxine Baker, who was instrumental in its creation, allows for individuals with mental illnesses to be held involuntarily […]