Please, need help with California Division Workman's Comp Law?My father has worked in CA for the past 40 years. Two weeks ago his doctor put him on medical leave from work for two weeks due to a severe case of depression. Today when he went to the local comp clinic for his appointment they told him he had to go to the local county mental health department to be evaluated by a doctor there. However when he went there they told him they couldn't just see him without a appointment. When he went back to the comp clinic & told them what happen they called the police and physically forced him in the police car back to mental health who still refused to see him and transported him to the ER. The ER is now sending him Back to mental health for 72 hours? He tried to cooperate, he didn't yell or cause a scene, how is this treatment legal?
Answer by Viv
it's not. well it doesn't sound legal..i would speak to a legal authority just for some advice. ;)
Answer by INSOMNIAC
It is called the Baker act,the people at comp were assisting him in getting his mental evaluation, and that seems to be based upon your question what he wanted, the baker act permits a 72 hour hold in the US for anyone who is suspected to have a mental disorder, this link may provide you with the pertinent info the act originated in Florida but is now enforceable nationwide.~
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The Baker Act states that a law enforcement officer ... California. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Family Interaction with Law Enforcement ...
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