To be involuntarily commited to a mental health treatment facility. The term comes from Florida's Baker Act, which allows authorities such as police to do this.
by Will VWK February 7, 2007
The Baker Act is a law in Florida that allows mentally ill people to be committed to a mental health facility for 72 hours, against the will of the mentally ill person. It is commonly used as a verb. As far as I know, it is often used on people who are dangerous to themselves, for example, if they are hurting themselves intentionally, or on people who become violent and try to hurt others.
Here's what Wikipedia says:
Involuntary commitment under the Baker Act requires that a judge, police officer, or doctor find that a person is mentally ill enough to require an involuntary medical exam. Those persons deemed by court to be a danger to themselves and others around them may be involuntarily committed.
Within 72 hours of examination, the person may be released or may consent to further inpatient treatment. If not, the facility that conducted the exam must file an involuntary commitment petition that must be heard by a court within five days.
Here's what Wikipedia says:
Involuntary commitment under the Baker Act requires that a judge, police officer, or doctor find that a person is mentally ill enough to require an involuntary medical exam. Those persons deemed by court to be a danger to themselves and others around them may be involuntarily committed.
Within 72 hours of examination, the person may be released or may consent to further inpatient treatment. If not, the facility that conducted the exam must file an involuntary commitment petition that must be heard by a court within five days.
by Gecko22 June 16, 2007
by Dowcet May 30, 2007
To get hammered drunk; as in drinking O.G. Four-Loko and Red Bull and Vodka. Also known as 'getting front-row'; where the aforementioned front-row does not refer to a specific concert or theatrical presentation, but as in a more general sense in life - alcohol permitting.
Individual 1: Dude, we're getting baker acted tonight.
Individual 2: Why do you say that?
Individual 1: (Presents O.G. Four-Loko in addition to the Red Bull and Vodka purchased previously)
Individual 2: Oh, shit. Yea we're getting front-row.
Individual 1: Hammered drunk.
Individual 2: Why do you say that?
Individual 1: (Presents O.G. Four-Loko in addition to the Red Bull and Vodka purchased previously)
Individual 2: Oh, shit. Yea we're getting front-row.
Individual 1: Hammered drunk.
by rosslikesauce July 29, 2011