Marchman Act Petition

The Marchman Act is a Florida law designed to provide a legal framework for individuals struggling with substance abuse. It allows concerned family members or friends to petition the court for involuntary assessment and treatment of an individual who is unable to make rational decisions due to addiction. This law aims to balance the need […]

The Marchman Act refers to the Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993. The Marchman Act provides emergency assistance and brief detention for individuals who are in need of substance abuse assessment, intervention, and treatment in the state of Florida. The Marchman Act, in combination with a well balanced and long-term