What does it mean to be Baker Acted?

by | Apr 15, 2020

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Being Baker Acted means that you have been taken into custody, usually by law enforcement, and transported to a psychiatric facility for examination. You can then be held for up to 72 hours at the psychiatric facility.

For more information on the Baker Act click here.

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