Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

my wife was baker acted and she need meds that her dr gave her and the ward have not gave them to her i need to know how to get her out


Asked on 9/15/12, 6:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Justice The Justice Law Firm

If she has been baker acted than she is involuntarily committed to the hospital. This means only a doctor can release her. If she does not wish to be held then the state will be required to have a hearing within 72 hrs of her commitment to determine if she meets the criteria for a longer term commitment. If they do so determine the only other way to have her released is to file a petition for habeas corpus

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Answered on 9/15/12, 6:33 am


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