Please Update George's Condition or New Developments Here

[Theonly1]

George was Baker acted, mandatory 7 days stay for observation.

The Baker Act holds for 72 hours (initially), not a mandatory 7 days.

Edit: Sorry, I see someone already supplied the info!

 

[Theonly1]

Nope 7 days for involentary, 24 hours for volentary I believe. LONGER if the court remands a longer period. 7 Days is just the minimum period if no period is specified by the court.

http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/mentalhealth/laws/chapter394.pdf

Pulled from the above link:
2) INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION.
An involuntary examination may be initiated by any one of the following means:
A court may enter an ex parte order stating that a person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination, giving the findings on which that conclusion is based. The ex parte order for involuntary examination must be based on sworn testimony, written or oral. If other less restrictive means are not available, such as voluntary appearance for outpatient evaluation, a law enforcement officer, or other designated agent of the court, shall take the person into custody and deliver him or her to the nearest receiving facility for involuntary examination. The order of the court shall be made a part of the patient’s clinical record. No fee shall be charged for the filing of an order under this subsection. Any receiving facility accepting the patient based on this order must send a copy of the order to the Agency for Health Care Administration on the next working day. The order shall be valid only until executed or, if not executed, for the period specified in the order itself. If no time limit is specified in the order, the order shall be valid for 7 days after the date that the order was signed.

Hehe. It says the Order is valid for 7 days (the Judge's Order) until executed. Too much information can be a dangerous thing, eh? Just playing. Legalese can be tricky.

If you go in front of a Judge (for sick relative, let's say they are absolutely depressed and suicidal and homeless) and as a family member (or two) you try to get the Judge to Baker Act your relative. Let's say the Judge agrees based on the evidence you supply that said relative is in need of the Baker Act. Judge signs the Order (that is valid for 7 days). Let's say you have trouble getting them into a mental health facility due to lack of beds (or sick relative lams it and you can't find them for days), that Order is only valid for 7 days. If the time period expires before you can get them into a facility then I assume you'd have to get another Order. [I'm guessing this is the type of scenario where a limit on how long the Order is effective would need to be specified.]

 

[OneLostGrl]

What does bipolar mean

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml

 

[LindaFaye]

Thank you

 

[LindaFaye]

I wonder when George does go home how he is going
to handle things there is so much more to come
with this case plus the trail just wonder if he will be
able to handle it are try and do something again.
I hope not and I pray he want maybe Cindy will help
him but then you all know Cindy.

 

[MADJGNLAW]

It is said that George does not want to be released from the hospital and BC is trying to find a facility closer to his home to have him transferred to. It is also said that there will be no memorial for Caylee until George is released from the hospital as well even though there is a tentative date for a memorial. I have no link for this so we can say rumor until a link is found, but I did read it last week I have not found the link that stated that information, they may of changed it. I am very curious as to why George does not want to be released. From what BC states, George is remaining in the hospital on his own free will and BC also states that he feels that is where George needs to be.

Brad Conway, said George will likely be transferred to another hospital closer to his east Orange County home.
http://www.wftv.com/news/18591596/detail.html

 

[GenealogyKR]

I'm sure George doesn't want to go back home. For some reason he can't handle it there anymore. Too many memories...

 

[scrabble]

At least now George Anthony is free from the press, news media, and ALL else. I pray for peace of mind for the guy. The family has been through so much. God be with them.

 

[scrabble]

At least now George Anthony is free from the press, news media, and ALL else. I pray for peace of mind for the guy. The family has been through so much. God be with them.

I pray for Cindy as well, however, I get the impression that she can be like a "loose cannon".

 

[kageykaren]

GA has only been in-patient for 2 wks. I feel he may just be starting to deal with the immediate reasons he was placed in involuntary admission. This is a critical time for a nnew pt. He may have been put on new meds that would be just now adapting to his body with some side affects. His therapy can't be rushed so soon after admission. Regardless what happens in the civillian world surrounding GA & the case he will have a long and winding road when it comes to therapy. His admission is alittle more than, "Lets get pt. meds regulated in 2 wk. and then out the door."

 

[Capri]

I wonder when George does go home how he is going
to handle things there is so much more to come
with this case plus the trail just wonder if he will be
able to handle it are try and do something again.
I hope not and I pray he want maybe Cindy will help
him but then you all know Cindy.

I'm hoping GA will not go back to the Hopespring house. Possibly a stay with his parents, would be better. I can't imagine living in that house with Caylee's remains being found just at the end of the street.

 

[Andy H.]

I'm sure George doesn't want to go back home. For some reason he can't handle it there anymore. Too many memories...

I think you're right as right can be... the house is now nothing but a pit of sorrow IMHO and not a home. I hope he and the family somehow recover but I don't know how.

 

[radio]

At least now George Anthony is free from the press, news media, and ALL else. I pray for peace of mind for the guy. The family has been through so much. God be with them.

I pray for Cindy as well, however, I get the impression that she can be like a "loose cannon".

Peace of mind, yes! Having a webcam pointed at your house along with all the "folks" that showed up in front of that house had to be surreal.

 

[JTennisonFL]

For clarity, the Florida Baker Act does not include a mandatory 7 day observation period.

There is a mandatory 72 hour examination period, after which there are multiple possible outcomes, including options of petitioning for either further involuntary inpatient or out-patient treatment.

Here is an FAQ on the Florida Baker Act if you would like to learn more.

Thank you very much for including the link to further info on the Baker Act. Even though I am a Florida native, I have heard so many rumors about the Baker Act.

 

[OneLostGrl]

GA has only been in-patient for 2 wks. I feel he may just be starting to deal with the immediate reasons he was placed in involuntary admission. This is a critical time for a nnew pt. He may have been put on new meds that would be just now adapting to his body with some side affects. His therapy can't be rushed so soon after admission. Regardless what happens in the civillian world surrounding GA & the case he will have a long and winding road when it comes to therapy. His admission is alittle more than, "Lets get pt. meds regulated in 2 wk. and then out the door."

ITA, Karen! People need to realize that Psych wards don't just kick people out once they are no longer suicidal. IMO The best place to start new psychotropic meds is in the hospital. Because the patient is under constant supervision often Pdocs will start them at higher doses than they normally would, making the meds kick in at their full effect that much sooner. But even still it takes time for meds to work, more than 2 weeks that's for sure!

 

[murdershewrote]

Personally I'm glad he is staying where he is for awhile, he probably needs to adjust to any medications/dosages which could take weeks/months. He is safe there and plus I hope he is plain just getting some rest.

It's also possible he had a nervous breakdown or now has PTSD, which is very difficult to recover from. He and the whole family have a very long road ahead of them.

 

[kageykaren]

I'm hoping GA will not go back to the Hopespring house. Possibly a stay with his parents, would be better. I can't imagine living in that house with Caylee's remains being found just at the end of the street.

Hopefully GA will have a good support system set up by discharge date. It will be up to him to follow through with the counseling after discharge. I can't believe his psychiatrist would allow him to return to the enviroment that led him to suicidal ideology. I hope CA isn't trying to direct the psych team on whats best for GA. I personally can't invision her accepting that she isn't privy to GA's discussions with therapists. I hope his current support system helps him realize he isn't alone with whatever his thoughts might be. These therapist might just be the ones to hear the first set of truths evolving in this case.

 

[bunnyphoenix1]

Personally I'm glad he is staying where he is for awhile, he probably needs to adjust to any medications/dosages which could take weeks/months. He is safe there and plus I hope he is plain just getting some rest.

It's also possible he had a nervous breakdown or now has PTSD, which is very difficult to recover from. He and the whole family have a very long road ahead of them.

They may even decide to keep him until after his police interview...if the stress of the position he has taken (won't talk without immunity) played a role in this, they may want to monitor him through his dealings with LE. If he is to be charged with OJ, they probably want to make sure he doesn't do anything like this again.

 

[Disguiseduser0308]

I'm relieved he hasn't been released as of yet. He's probably just now beginning to feel a tad better as the medications are now starting to take effect. Initial effects take approximately two weeks to surface.

The other thing I want to mention is his feeling safe where he is. When I was hospitalized for severe postpartum mood disorder after the birth of my second child I will never forget the feeling of safety I had. Not only that my children were safe from me (I don't want to get into all the sordid details but feel free to PM me if you have any questions) but I was safe from myself. There is a comfort that comes with that that I'm not sure I can fully explain.

Eventually GA will have to return home. Part of healing is being able to deal with your current situation. He will not get better with just meds and running away. This is where his therapy will be most beneficial. He will learn coping and life skills that can help him deal with what is going on now and what he might have to endure in the future.

 

[jennyb]

I'm relieved he hasn't been released as of yet. He's probably just now beginning to feel a tad better as the medications are now starting to take effect. Initial effects take approximately two weeks to surface.

The other thing I want to mention is his feeling safe where he is. When I suffered from severe postpartum mood disorder after the birth of my second child I will never forget the feeling of safety I had. Not only that my children were safe from me (I don't want to get into all the sordid details but feel free to PM me if you have any questions) but I was safe from myself. There is a comfort that comes with that that I'm not sure I can fully explain.

Eventually GA will have to return home. Part of healing is being able to deal with your current situation. He will not get better with just meds and running away. This is where his therapy will be most beneficial. He will learn coping and life skills that can help him deal with what is going on now and what he might have to endure in the future.

Not necessarily. If he's getting solid treatment and begins to move toward mental health he just might choose to find a small apartment or stay with a friend or family, maybe even out of the city, where his progress can continue. Changing the triggers is a great thing. It could be wonderful for him. Leaving a toxic environment can really help deal with the reality of a situation. btw, I understand what you're saying. Just wanted to add on to your fine post.

ETA: Not moving home is NOT running away!