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Data Reporting Requirements

As of 2018 the Baker Act Reporting Center (BARC) receives mental health documents that pertain to longer term placement for individuals initially bought to a receiving facility under the FL Mental Health Act (Baker Act). BARC works with county Clerks of Court to receive the following documents as per F.S. 394 and Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers (FCCC) Advisory 18-009:

Petition for Involuntary Inpatient Placement (DCF suggested form CF-MH 3032) [394.467(3)]
Petition for Involuntary Outpatient Placement/Outpatient Services (suggested form CF-MH 3130) [394.4655(4)(c)]
Certificate & Continued Individualized Treatment Plan of Outpatient Treatment (suggested form CF-MH 3145) [394.4655(8)(a)4]
Order for Involuntary Inpatient Placement (suggested form CF-MH 3008) [394.463(2)(e)]
Order for Involuntary Outpatient Placement/Outpatient Services (suggested form CF-MH 3155) [394.463(2)(e)]