The Florida Petition Affidavit Seeking Ex Parte Order Involuntary Exam (Baker Act) is a legal document that allows an individual to petition the court for an involuntary mental health examination. It is used when a person is believed to be mentally ill, and poses a danger to themselves or others. There are three types of Florida Petition Affidavit Seeking Ex Parte Order Involuntary Exam (Baker Act): the Petition for Ex Parte Order for Involuntary Examination, the Petition for Ex Parte Order for Involuntary Placement and the Petition for Ex Parte Order for Involuntary Medication. Each petition outlines the criteria for the court to consider when determining whether to issue an ex parte order. The criteria include the potential risk to the petitioner and/or others, the petitioner's mental health status, and other related factors. The petitioner must provide signed affidavits from two competent adults who have observed the person in question, as well as any other documents that support the petition. Once the petition is filed, the court may issue an ex parte order, which will allow for the involuntary examination and/or placement of the individual in question.