98-24-S, SUPERSEDES 93-92-Ci-S IN RE: MENTAL HEALTH - BAKER ACT - HEARING LOCATION - ORDERED 6/06/1998 BY JOHN DEAN MOXLEY, JR.
EXCERPT: “Florida Statute 394.467(6) requires Baker Act hearings to “be as convenient to the patient as may be consistent with orderly procedure.” To be consistent with orderly procedure, while considering the convenience of the patient, Baker Act hearing locations should be minimized. Baker Act hearings shall be held at Seminole Community Mental Health Center when regarding patients residing there. All other Baker Act hearings shall be held at South Seminole Hospital located at 589 W State Road 434, Longwood, Florida 32750. Other participating facilities shall transport their patients to the hearings or cause their patients to be transported by order of the court. This order shall become effective on July 8th, 1998″