The Practical And Procedural Repercussions of Short-Sighted, Underfunded Reforms And The Prohibition Of Teleconferencing In Baker Act Hearings: WILL DOE V. STATE BE The Straw That Breaks Judges' Backs?

Authors

Clarisa Monde'jar

Abstract

On May 11, 2017, the Supreme Court of Florida held in Doe v. State that a judicial officer must be physically present at hearings that involuntarily commit individuals to mental health facilities pursuant to section 394.467 of the 2016 Florida Statutes, otherwise known as the Baker Act.

Recommended Citation

Monde'jar, Clarisa (2017) "The Practical And Procedural Repercussions of Short-Sighted, Underfunded Reforms And The Prohibition Of Teleconferencing In Baker Act Hearings: WILL DOE V. STATE BE The Straw That Breaks Judges' Backs?," Nova Law Review: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlr/vol42/iss1/6