24-47 IN RE: MENTAL HEALTH - ORDER GOVERNING MARCHMAN ACT PROCEDURES - ORDERED 12/09/2024 BY CHARLES G. CRAWFORD
EXCERPT: “Chapter 397, Florida Statutes, commonly referred to as The Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act (“Marchman Act”), authorizes judges to enter orders, ex parte or after notice and a hearing, authorizing the involuntary assessment, treatment and stabilization of individuals, and further requires the court to consider Petitions for Involuntary Treatment Services when timely filed. The establishment of procedures and implementation of a uniform petition and uniform orders for Marchman Act proceedings is necessary to ensure the efficient and expeditious processing and resolution of such actions.
By the power vested in the chief judge under Article V, section 2(d) of the Florida Constitution, section 43.26, Florida Statutes, and Rule 2.215 of the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, effective immediately, unless otherwise provided herein, to continue until further order and superseding any provisions in prior Administrative Orders that may be inconsistent, it is ORDERED: (Open AO for more information.)”
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