Get Marchman Act Miami Dade

The Marchman Act is a legal framework in Miami Dade County designed to facilitate involuntary assessment and treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the Marchman Act packet online, ensuring a supportive and comprehensive approach for individuals seeking help for their loved ones.

Follow the steps to fill out the Marchman Act form correctly.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Marchman Act document and open it for editing.
2. Read the general information provided in the document thoroughly. Make sure to understand the basis for filing a petition, including the criteria that need to be met for involuntary assessment or treatment.
3. Identify the appropriate form to complete. You will choose between the Petition for Involuntary Assessment and Stabilization or the Chapter 397 Ex-Parte Petition for Assessment and Stabilization (Emergency), depending on your circumstances.
4. Accurately fill in the necessary information about the respondent, including their name, address, date of birth, and the reasons for your belief that the person is substance abuse impaired.
5. Detail your observations and experiences that support your petition, ensuring to address how the respondent’s impairment has affected their judgment and ability to make decisions.
6. After completing the form, check that all required signatures are provided, and ensure it is signed in the presence of a Notary Public or Deputy Clerk.
7. File the completed form with the Clerk's Office along with any required fees (e.g., $40 service fee for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office) and await notification for your scheduled hearing.
8. If necessary, familiarize yourself with the hearing process and prepare to present your case, keeping in mind that attendance is required.
9. Once treatment has begun, should the respondent fail to complete it, you may need to file a motion for contempt if necessary.
10. After verifying your information, save any changes, download, print, or share the form as needed to complete your filing process.

Complete your Marchman Act documents online today to help someone in need of assistance.