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Mental Health & Substance Abuse in Florida by Kimberlee Mitton

Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Florida

Marchman Act formally named Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993

Marchman Act Overview
FAQ's, forms, and statutes all providing an overview of substance abuse and how to help.
History, Policies, and Procedures
Provides the legislative intent, history, as well as current procedure of Marchman Act and its process.

Department of Children and Families
Crisis Intervention page

16B Fla. Jur 2d Criminal Law—Substantive Principles/Offenses § 1446
Legislative Intent
22 Mental & Physical Disability L. Rep. 429
Journal Article

Cole v. State
" Petition filed by defendant's sister to have court issue order admitting defendant to involuntary substance abuse treatment was insufficient under Marchman Act to invoke court's jurisdiction."
Hillsborough County v. Albrechta
"Indigent had constitutional right to appointed counsel in Marchman Act commitment proceeding."

Florida Adminstrative Code Chapter 65D

Most of the courts use the same forms or the same types of forms. Below are some examples of forms found in Florida.

General Forms
The last several pages of the manual are blank forms that can be used to file in most county courts.
Miami-Dade Clerk
Handbook and forms used in Miami-Dade courts.
Escambia Clerk
Pasco County
Palm Beach County

Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

How to Write a Motion

Marchman Act Manual
Provided by the Department of Children and Families

Last Updated: Dec 4, 2015 1:11 AM
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Subjects: Constitutional Law, Family Law, Florida Law, Health Care, Human Rights

Tags: Baker Act, Marchman Act, Mental Health, Substance Abuse

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