The Florida Baker Act is designed to protect individuals experiencing a mental health crisis by allowing for involuntary examination when someone poses a danger to themselves or others. While most people understand how the law applies to Florida residents, questions often arise about out-of-state individuals who enter Florida and encounter a crisis. At Talmadge Law…
Being hospitalized under the Florida Baker Act can feel overwhelming. Beyond the immediate emotional stress, many people have a lingering question: Who can actually see my records? Privacy is one of the most important concerns after a Baker Act hospitalization. Records contain sensitive personal information, and it is natural to wonder how widely that information…
