In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined. How the state's Baker Act works
Briefly

"The Baker Act was intended as a means to protect the rights of individuals with mental illness while ensuring access to necessary treatment, even for those refusing help."
"Under the Baker Act, involuntary examinations can be initiated by law enforcement or mental health professionals when a person is seen as a danger to themselves or others."
Read at Miami Herald
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