Petition And Affidavit Ex Parte Order Requiring Involuntary Examination (Baker Act)

PETITION AND AFFIDAVIT SEEKING EX PARTE ORDER REQUIRING INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION. This form is used to request a court order for the involuntary examination of an individual who may be suffering from mental illness and poses a risk to themselves or others. The petitioner, typically a family member or close associate of the individual, provides detailed information about the person's behavior, history, and circumstances. The petition includes descriptions of the person’s recent behavior that may indicate mental illness, the petitioner’s attempts to have the person voluntarily seek treatment, and the person's need for mental health care. It also asks for identifying information about the person in case law enforcement needs to intervene. The form is intended to initiate the process for a "Baker Act" examination, a legal procedure in Florida that allows for the involuntary examination of a person who may be a danger to themselves or others due to mental health issues. www.FormsWorkflow.com