The Marchman Act is a law in Florida that allows families of people who need addiction treatment to forcibly place their loved one into a facility for up to 72 hours. If you were served with a summons to appear for a Marchman Act hearing, here’s what you should know and how to get the […]

The Florida Marchman Act The Florida Marchman Act is a law that allows for the involuntary commitment of individuals who are struggling with addiction. The law was enacted in 1990 and is named after Howard P. Marchman, Jr., a state legislator who sponsored the bill. The Florida Marchman Act allows for the commitment of an […]