Florida's Baker Act is a law that allows for the involuntary detention of an individual for up to 72 hours for a mental health evaluation. A person can be Baker Acted if they are believed to be ...

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a man became unresponsive while being transported for psychological evaluation under ...

After a Baker Act release, the path forward can be complex. Here's what you need to know about life beyond the 72-hour hold.

Jim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006 and serves as an investigative reporter for the station, as well as host of its Sunday morning public affairs program "Facing South Florida." Nearly four ...

Health Care District acquires a 9.5-acre site in West Palm Beach for $16.8 million to build a state-of-the-art Crisis Center.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Treatment instead of jail time, that's the goal behind a new bill filed in the Florida Senate. The ...

A new law in Florida aims to divert people experiencing mental health problems from the criminal justice system to get treatment instead. The legislation, called the Tristin Murphy act, was signed by ...

A bill aimed at increasing mental health awareness in jails is a step closer to becoming law in Florida. Named the “Tristin Murphy Act” after a Charlotte County man who died by suicide, the bill ...

When someone is in the midst of a serious mental health crisis, they may be unable or unwilling to seek help on their own. In these intense, often confusing moments, Florida’s Baker Act offers a legal ...