Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

My minor daughter was "Baker Acted", taken to the hospital by a S.O. deputy, my wife and I were notified by the deputy to meet him at the hospital. Once there, we were told that she was being admitted because she was a threat to herself. Today, more than 48 hours later, admin staff told us that my daughters admittance was considered "voluntary" and that we needed to fill out paperwork indicating the same, we refused. My minor daughter signed a "voluntary" admission form because the clerk told her if she didn't it would take a court order to release her. I feel as though our rights have been violated, no?


Asked on 12/17/09, 6:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Your daughter may enter into a contract, although as a minor, it is voidable by her. Your rights as parents have not been violated, in my opinion. But, I don't have all the facts of her involuntary admission.

If she needs some help, maybe she should stay and get it.

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Answered on 12/22/09, 6:16 pm


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