Poll of the Day > Florida school shooter's brother involuntarily committed to mental institution

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Zeus
02/21/18 3:51:53 AM
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RCtheWSBC posted...
The younger Cruz brother was involuntarily committed under Floridas Baker Act, under which he can be held involuntarily for up to 12 hours for an involuntary psychiatric exam.


State law allows it. That article is inaccurate as well--individuals can be held up to 72 hours.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Mental_Health_Act
http://www.cchrflorida.org/question-and-answers-about-the-florida-involuntary-commitment-law-the-baker-act/


tbh, it's an understandable typo given that 1 and 7 can look similar with some fonts. But yeah, when I read 12 hours, I was thinking "wtf... that can't be right"
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