Relative denied calls to mother-in-law on Baker Act, Oakland Park FL


A family reports that their mother-in-law, who is under the Baker Act at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health, is not allowed to receive phone calls from relatives.
Audio|Source: Broward County Sheriff Dispatch - North
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Transcript:
Complaint advising our mother-in-law has been on the Baker Act[1] for 10 days, and they're refusing to allow the call to talk to her.
Complaint advising our mother-in-law has been on the Baker Act[1] for 10 days, and they're refusing to allow the call to talk to her.
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Baker Act: Involuntary mental health commitment
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Location mentioned:
Near N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334
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