THE PLAINSPOKEN TRUTH
ABOUT CRACK
COCAINE ADDICTION
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The Following Two Acts are Available
for Florida Residents
I. Baker Act/Ex-parte
The involuntary treatment of anyone who is mentally ill and is unable to
understand their need for stabilization and/or treatment. Any person, who has
witnessed the actions of the said individual and feels that he's a threat to
himself or someone else, may come to our office and complete a sworn affidavit
stating the said person's actions. This petition is then presented to a judge
for review. If the said person meets the criteria, an order is signed and the
said person is taken to the hospital by the Broward Sheriff's Office for an
evaluation and/or treatment. There is no filing fee giving Henderson Mental
Health Clinic's Mobile Crisis Unit the authority to make an assessment of the
said person and to determine if further examination is needed. If further
examination is needed, they will transport said person to the nearest Baker Act
Receiving Facility.
II. Marchment Act
The involuntary treatment of anyone who is chemically or alcohol addicted. Any
one family member or three non-family members may file a petition for treatment
of a said individual. The family or friends must make arrangements with a
treatment facility prior to coming to our office to complete a sworn petition
stating the actions of this said person and requesting a hearing. There is no
filing fee.
