minors and the baker act

Of all Baker Act petitions in Florida that are initiated, how many are written for minors?

1 in 6

What percent of those individuals who have a mental health disorder will have already shown symptoms by age 24?

75

When a parent cannot be reached for consent after reasonable efforts are made

a guardian advocate is appointed to provide consent.

An officer transporting a minor must transport to the nearest receiving facility unless

a transportation exception plan is in place.

When receiving services in a Baker Act facility, individual rights of minors

are less, because parents must provide consent for treatment.

The Baker Act considers anyone under the age of ________ a minor.

eighteen, whose disabilities have not been removed by the court

Individuals with mental health disorders typically become symptomatic by age

fourteen.

A minor in the permanent custody of the State who requires psychotropic medication must first:

get permission from the court.

An individual who is seventeen years of age and is in the legal custody of the Department of Children and Families, and in foster care or independent living

is not considered a minor with regard to the Baker Act.

A minor who wants to sign in voluntarily to a Baker Act facility

must agree to admission with both parental consent and court approval.

When a minor is under a Baker Act, all treatments

must be approved by a parent.

When a minor is receiving services at a Baker Act facility and needs to be sent out immediately for medical attention, the facility:

must notify parents but does not need consent for an emergency condition.

A treatment plan should include goals of

the individual.

A minor does not need parental permission for treatment if

the minor is in the custody of the state.

Minors who are seeking crisis outpatient services can access them

without parental consent if at least thirteen years old.