How long does a Baker Act take to file?

Petitioners are required to fill out paperwork that could take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. The Clerk & Comptroller is prohibited by law from providing legal advice. The Clerk & Comptroller's Office will report the Court's response either before 5 p.m. or shortly afterward, depending on the Court's calendar.

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1. What is a Baker Act?
2. Whom may I contact to file a Baker Act?
3. How long does a Baker Act take to file?
4. Where is the individual taken for treatment when a Baker Act is filed?
5. What is a Marchman Act?
6. Whom may I contact to file a Marchman Act?
7. How long does a Marchman Act take to file?
8. Where is the individual taken for treatment when a Marchman Act is filed?