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What are the rules for the Baker Act in Florida?

What are the rules for the Baker Act in Florida?

For a person to be taken into custody under a Baker Act three criteria (rules) must be met: There is reason to believe that the person is mentally ill. Because of his or her mental illness the person has refused voluntary examination or is unable to determine whether...

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