Does a Baker Act go on your record?

by | Apr 15, 2020

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Yes. There will be a medical record, a police record if law enforcement was involved and if a petition is filed for involuntary placement then also a court record. There is no procedure in the law to remove or seal the records of a Baker Act.

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18 Comments

  1. Hannah

    If I’ve been baker acted by abusive parents, would it be possible to have a legal case to have cases removed? I’m afraid that law enforcement will be negligent over my safety due to the previous baker acts being on my file.

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  2. Andrew

    Hello.

    Over the past three years I’ve experienced repetitious medical procedures in my sleep, to include evidence of medical implants, head shaving, fumigation, and repetition of psychological stimuli over a prolonged period, such as the placement of specific smells and odors.

    It appears as though my parents are involved, as well as law enforcement, fire, and medics across the United States in what appears to be som sort of medical/security industrial complex.

    How might I investigate Baker act details? I am 34 and live in Oregon, and my over-concerned parents live in Florida.

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  3. Sherri

    If a petition was NOT filed for a hearing in the courts, will there be any medical record of the Baker Act in a background check?

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    • CCHR Florida

      If no petition was filed there will not be a court record. However there will still be the medical record and if law enforcement were involved there will be a police report. If you are concerned about what may show up in a background check you may wish to contact an attorney.

  4. Trevon

    Is there’s a way that I can gain my rights back for my gun license after I’ve been wrongfully accused for getting Baker Acted?

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  5. DeloresHall

    Can the judge accept character letters at an Evidentuary Hearing?

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    • CCHR Florida

      You would need to consult an attorney to get an answer to this question. Please call our offices at 800-782-2878.

  6. Nilly.

    If I was committed as a minor, is that on my record? I’ve never been baker acted as an adult and no more than 3 times as a child

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    • CCHR Florida

      A Baker Act is a civil matter and so there is no removal of the action from records. There would be a medical record of the Baker Act(s) and if a petition was filed for a hearing then there would also be a record in the courts. Next, if the policy were involved at all then there would be a police report. If you have additional questions please fee free to call our offices.

  7. George

    Thanks for plastering my record for everyone to see now everyone thinks I’m crazy

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  8. Shirley Lewis-Brown

    How does the Baker Act affect employment and college admissions later in life?

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    • CCHR Florida

      How a Baker Act affects employment and college admissions depends on the type of job a person is seeking and the policies of the college that the person hopes to attend.

    • Private

      I’ve been baker act’d. Then applied to college, got in the best one in the state. After college I applied to Medical school and got into the best accredited one in the world. Keep in mind I’m an average student. 3.4 GPA, not a ton of extracurriculares…
      Baker act does not close doors, so long as you try hard and make sure the requirements the schools want are met.

  9. Tim o'brien

    I do need assistance in acquiring all police records & medical records. Been going on to long.

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    • CCHR Florida

      You may request your records from the police as well as the psychiatric facility or medical facility involved in a Baker Act. If you need help please call 800-782-2878 and one of our advocates will help you free of charge.

  10. Jenny

    How does one get access to all records (police and medical)? Do the medical facilities provide everything?

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    • CCHR Florida

      You may request your records from the police as well as the psychiatric facility or medical facility involved in a Baker Act. If you need help please call 800-782-2878 and one of our advocates will help you free of charge.

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