Marchman Act

The Marchman Act provides for voluntary admissions and involuntary assessment, stabilization, and treatment of adults and youth who are severely impaired due to substance abuse.

Guides, Forms & Policy

Reference Guide

The 2003 Marchman Act User Reference Guide (pdf).

Marchman Act Forms - Mandatory

IMPORTANT: Mandatory Forms may NOT be altered.

• CF-MH 4057 Nov 2021: Certificate of Professional for Emergency Assessment for Substance Abuse Services
• CF-MH 4002 Oct 2018: Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Protective Custody

Marchman Act Forms Recommended

Recommended forms are those which are not required by the department, but which have been determined to satisfy the specific requirements for which the form was developed.  Alterations of recommended forms may jeopardize this status.

• CF-MH 4003 Oct 2018: Notice of Early Release from Involuntary Substance Abuse Services
• CF-MH 4004 Oct 2018: Petition Requesting Extension of Involuntary Substance Abuse Services Order
• CF-MH 4005 Oct 2018: Notification to Court of Withdrawal of Petition for Hearing on Involuntary Substance Abuse Services
• CF-MH 4006 Oct 2018: Petition for Involuntary Substance Abuse Assessment and Stabilization
• CF-MH 4007 Oct 2018: Application for Voluntary Admission for Substance Abuse Services
• CF-MH 4008 Oct 2018: Notice of Voluntary Person’s Right to Request Discharge

Florida Substance Abuse Impairment Act

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User Reference Guide (pdf)
Laws, Rights, Responsibilities and Forms.