The Baker Act: Know Your Rights (Free Seminar)

Could you or someone you love be placed under the Baker Act—without fully understanding your rights?

Join us for a free, eye-opening seminar on Florida’s Mental Health Law, commonly known as the Baker Act.

The Baker Act allows individuals—children, adults, and elders—to be involuntarily held for psychiatric evaluation. Many people are unaware of how this process works, what their rights are, and what actions they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.

This seminar is designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of the law and its real-world impact.

• What the Baker Act is and why it exists
• How involuntary examinations actually work
• The rights you and your loved ones have under the law
• The potential risks and unintended consequences
• Practical steps you can take to protect yourself and others

Whether you are a professional, parent, caregiver, or community member, this information is critical and empowering.

Carmen Miller, Esq.
An experienced elder and family law attorney based in Clearwater, Carmen has spent nearly a decade advocating for human rights and helping individuals navigate complex legal situations with clarity and care.

Reserve your spot today and gain the knowledge you need to protect your rights and the rights of others.

Host:

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry.

This live seminar is designed for:

· Mental Health Counselors

· Social Workers

· Marriage / Family Therapists

· Law Enforcement Officers

· School Staff / Teachers

· Concerned Parents

Submit your questions to: [email protected]

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