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Thoughts on the Shortcomings of the Baker Act

Thoughts on the Shortcomings of the Baker Act

Noah Lewis, Staff Writer January 1, 2025

Florida Statute 394.451-394.47891, or the Florida Mental Health Act, more commonly known as the Baker Act, is killing Florida’s psychiatric systems. This controversial law takes away patient autonomy...

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