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Originally Posted by Guest
Tal might be purposely staying away from anyone that can initiate a Baker examination. Which is probably the reason why he's asking someone else to initiate this for him.
The*Baker Act*allows for involuntary examination (what some call emergency or involuntary commitment). It can be initiated by judges, law enforcement officials, physicians, or mental health professionals. There must be evidence that the person: possibly has a mental illness (as defined in the*Baker Act)
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Actually a Baker evaluation can be sworn ex parte by anyone that has knowledge of his behavior.
That being said, I think he would be okay just stopping by the Sheriff’s office to simply ask for advice regarding perceived criminal harassment.