Posted by Archangel on June 6, 2000, at 16:33:10
In reply to Re: Anybody been fired by their pdoc? (2) » Snowie, posted by Greg on June 6, 2000, at 12:16:49
> Snowie,
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> Sorry to intrude here, but I was curious. What does Baker Acted mean? It's a term I've never heard before.
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> Greg_________________________________________________
Greg,
I don't know all of the legalities but I do have a friend in Florida who was "Baker Acted" a few years ago. Apparently, someone can claim you are a threat to yourself and have you locked up for a few days of psychiatric observation.
Here's my buddy's story: His ex-girlfriend and a coconspirator "Baker Acted" him out of some very vicious spite. It happened on a Friday night and it took him all weekend to find a judge who would spring him :)
I think the Baker Act is a Florida phenomenon. Perhaps someone out there will fill us in on the specifics of who, what, where, when and how.
Best regards,
Archangel (Michael)
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