THE 2011 BAKER ACT MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN PDF FORM OR VIA PRO COPY ONLINE FOR A COST OF $12.95 PER HARD COPY.
The Florida Mental Health Act, better known as the Baker Act, creates a system of rights for persons with mental illnesses as well as their due process rights when held in mental health facilities.
This Baker Act training provides an overview for a wide variety of persons who need to be familiar with the Baker Act and its procedures, including law enforcement, mental health professionals, hospital personnel, attorneys, advocates, case managers, nursing home/Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) staff, protective service workers, and others.