Posted by Greg on June 9, 2000, at 9:12:54
In reply to Re: Florida's Baker Act-Greg, posted by judy1 on June 8, 2000, at 20:49:26
Sounds like your experience was a real nightmare! I'm wondering if the call from your pdoc technically gave the officers "probable cause" (another California born term that absolutely turns me inside out!). I believe I have read that for most Cal institutions a 72 hour stay is mandatory regardless of whether it's voluntary or involutary. But I guess I wouldn't be surprised if the cops were able to make the call all on their own, they certainly seem to able to violate people's rights anytime it suits their purpose!
I'm glad that at least the experience is behind you, and I hope that everything is going better for you now.
Hugs,
Greg> I'm also a resident of California, and several months ago overdosed on a medication to stop some agitation- probably manic. My pdoc called 911, and after having my stomach pumped, I was visited by two police officers who spoke to me all of 2 minutes and decided I was suicidal (which I denied). They had me involuntarily committed for 72 hours (they did, not my pdoc or ER physician) and so it was done. And I mean 72 hours, not even the psych hosp shrink could let me out earlier. Just though I would let you know what our state's police can do. Take care.
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