A Baker Act hold might last 72 hours — but its impact can stretch much longer. After discharge, people often find themselves navigating a maze of emotions, appointments and questions about privacy, ...

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An advocacy group is suing the state of Florida for not releasing what it says is public information about how many times mentally ill people are involuntarily taken into custody. Disability Rights ...

The VA is putting in new protocols to deal with patients and the Florida Baker Act after ABC Action News reports on the issue. Mary Trump Spots The Tell In Uncle's Increasing Meltdowns At Women ...

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating after a man died following a police encounter at a Bradenton Wawa.

Florida's Baker Act allows for involuntary examination of individuals in a mental health crisis for up to 72 hours. Patients at receiving facilities follow a strict daily routine of meals, medication, ...