Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

Baker Act/Protective Services for Elderly

After the 72 hour hold for a Baker Act expires would the facility be able to hold the person longer if there was a Petition filed with the court by another agency for Protective Services? There are separate statutes for these actions so it is a little unclear. The facility doesn't want to violate the persons rights.


Asked on 3/20/09, 10:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Baker Act/Protective Services for Elderly

It depends on the petition and the basis for it.

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Answered on 3/20/09, 11:19 am


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