What Does Marchman Mean?
The Marchman Act, Officially the "Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993", Is a Florida Law That Provides a Means of Involuntary and...
The Marchman Act, officially the "Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993", is a Florida law that provides a means of involuntary and voluntary assessment and stabilization and treatment of a person allegedly abusing alcohol or drugs.
Why is it called the Marchman Act?
The statute was named the “Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993” -generally referred to as the Marchman Act. The Act was named after Rev. ... Marchman, a tireless advocate for persons who suffer from alcoholism and drug abuse.
How long is a Marchman Act in Florida?
The Marchman Act is primarily for Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse and is used for involuntary assessment and treatment with initial assessment order for up to 5 days and successive treatment orders of up to 60 days.
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