D.M.H. v. Pietilla

D.M.H. appeals the denial of her petition for -writ of habeas corpus. The issue D.M.H. raises is whether her confinement is unlawful because the hearing on her Baker Act 1 petition, which sought involuntary inpatient placement, was not held within five calendar days. We affirm.

When a petition for involuntary placement is filed under the Baker Act, either involuntary outpatient or involuntary inpatient placement may be sought. §§ 394.4655(6)(a)l„ 394.467(6)(a)l., Fla. Stat. (2008). If involuntary outpatient placement is sought, the trial court must hold a hearing “within 5 working days.” §…