Question

Which of the following criteria must be met for a minor to be admitted to a Baker Act Receiving Facility under voluntary status? Select all that apply.

a. court hearing is conducted to verify that the minor's consent is voluntary.
b. have a mental illness, with the definition of mental illness different from adults
c. minor agrees to admission
d. guardian provides express and informed consent for admission
e. have a mental illness, with the definition of mental illness the same as adults
f. a minor cannot be admitted under voluntary status

Answer 1

To be voluntarily admitted to a Baker Act Receiving Facility, a minor must agree to admission and have their guardian provide express and informed consent.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Baker Act, which is a Florida state law, a minor can be admitted to a Baker Act Receiving Facility under voluntary status if the following criteria are met:

• The minor agrees to admission (Option C).
• The guardian provides express and informed consent for admission (Option D).

Options A, B, E, and F are incorrect. A court hearing is not required to verify the minor's consent, and the definition of mental illness for minors is not different from adults. Additionally, minors can be admitted under voluntary status and they are not automatically excluded from this option.