The Baker Act forms for adults with charges should be given to which official?

• A. Judge
• B. Police Chief
• C. Booking Sergeant
• D. Department Head

Answer: (C)

When someone in custody needs a Baker Act evaluation, the paperwork must go to the person handling the detainee’s intake. The Booking Sergeant is responsible for processing the booking, attaching all required Baker Act forms to the booking file, and routing them to the appropriate mental health authorities. This ensures the involuntary examination process starts correctly, and the person can be transported for evaluation in a timely and orderly way. The other roles listed are not involved in this front‑end processing: a judge handles court matters after the evaluation, and the Police Chief or Department Head aren’t the designated recipients for this procedural step.