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Information on Florida's Baker Act, including the Baker Act Handbook
Florida Department of Health and Human Services

Searchable directory of Florida mental health service providers
Florida Department of Health and Human Services

The Florida Mental Health Act (The Baker Act) 2003 Annual Report (in PDF format). Annual reports also available for 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 - Find out how many Baker Act petitions are initiated in your county
Prepared for the Florida Agency for Health Care Adminstration by the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

Information from Florida's Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse (includes news releases, findings, contacts)
Florida Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Analysis of Florida’s assisted treatment laws
Treatment Advocacy Center

Text of the new treatment law (click here for PDF version)


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