What Does It Mean 'To Commit Someone'?......

[global1]

I'm talking about 'being committed' to a psych facility? What is the procedure 'to commit someone? Legalities of committing someone?

[Phoenix61]

1. It varies by state

In Florida there's the Baker Act which allows someone who has been deemed to be a risk to themselves or others to be involuntarily held for up to 72 hours. At the end of that time, if they are still at risk, it goes before a judge who signs commitment papers. Mental health professionals and doctors can Baker Act someone. I don't believe law enforcement can actually Baker Act but they can and do transport individuals to the facility where they may be Baker Acted.