Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
papers aaare filed
now what happens when the spouse is baker acted
Asked on 8/19/09, 10:52 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
The Baker-Acted person will be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine if he or she should be involuntarily held. If the evaluator thinks he or she should be held, the person is entitled to a hearing within 72 hours to determine if the "hold" is lawful, essentially by determining if the person presents a danger to him or herself or others.
Answered on 8/20/09, 2:32 pm