The core purpose behind this law is to allow an adequate amount of time for helping the patient in a crisis. Also, healthcare professionals evaluate their patients so they can de-escalate their condition. Within this holding period, the responsible authorities will determine if they should hold them for longer or not. The evaluation is completely…
Do you know that 50% of adults in the United States are currently struggling with their mental health from time to time? We are as shocked as you! Some people don’t realize that their mental health is as important as their physical health, which is why they shouldn’t take that for granted. At Talmadge Law…
An individual who recently got convicted over the charge of a felony in Florida automatically loses their civil right of firearm possession. Not only firearm rights, but they also lose the right to vote, to run an office, or to serve on a jury. In order to restore your right to own a firearm, you…
It’s highly possible that there’s at least one person suffering from mental problems around you, and you have no idea. We aren’t even exaggerating that millions of people in America suffer from mental health conditions every year. Surprisingly, this is constantly increasing every year because there’s minimal to zero awareness about it. It’s high time…
A person who was Baker Acted may be committed to a mental health facility. He or she goes to a Baker Act reception facility where authorities will psychologically evaluate individuals for up to 72 hours. (Longer if the period involves a weekend or holiday.) The 72-hour period begins with the submission and entry of the…
Unjustified psychiatric commitment or examination. is the worst thing that can happen to an individual. It’s like witnessing your fundamental rights slipping away from your hands, and you’re unable to do anything to protect them. If you find yourself stuck in a similar situation, you first must involve a reliable, trustworthy, and experienced mental health…
Law is already an incredibly reputable profession, and being a mental health lawyer is simply a cherry on top. You can count on them for the well-being of your mental, emotional, and psychological health. Today, we’ll talk in detail about the mental health lawyer. What do they do, and when would you need to call…
The Baker Act which is also commonly known as the Florida Mental Health Act set forth in Florida Statutes, Chapter 394, Park I. The Baker Act provides legal procedures for mental health examination and treatment, which includes: Voluntary admission Involuntary examination Involuntary inpatient placement Involuntary outpatient placement What is the Meaning of the Baker Act?…
Someone struggling with mental health issues can make or break their life. Mental health law is a rapidly growing field in the legal profession. This is where mental health attorneys in Florida come in. What is a mental health attorney? They specialize in representing individuals with mental health issues. The Importance of Hiring an Attorney…
The occurrence of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders was increasing. That is when the Baker Act which is also known as the Florida Mental Health Act was passed. The creation of these programs was taken into consideration and more awareness about mental health was spreading. The Baker Act encompasses a wide range of provisions, including…
