Press release from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – On the evening of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Deputies with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Patrol Operations Division received an Ex-Parte Order for Mr. Ali Bayhan under Florida’s Baker Act, ordering an involuntary mental health evaluation. The order was issued based on sworn testimony from Mr. Bayhan’s family, who expressed significant concerns regarding his mental well-being and the possibility that he was in possession of a firearm.
Patrol Deputies and Supervisors reviewed the information provided by Mr. Bayhan’s family, which was included with the Ex-Parte Order. After identifying several concerning details, they consulted with ACSO Warrants Unit Supervisors. Based on Mr. Bayhan’s mental health status, the belief that he was armed, the layout of the location, and the fact that it was late in the evening, it was determined that service of the Ex-Parte Order would be deferred to the following morning and handled by the ACSO Warrants Unit…