MARCHMAN ACT (Substance Abuse): An Ex Parte Petition for Involuntary Assessment and Stabilization:

The Marchman Act Petition for Involuntary Assessment may be filed when there is a good faith reason to believe an individual is substance abuse impaired, with or without a co-occuring mental health disorder, and because of the impairment, has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance.

A Ex Parte Petition for Involuntary Assessment and Stabilization may be filed:

When there is reason to believe that a person is substance abuse impaired (with or without a co-occuring mental disorder) and:

Because of the impairment or disorder, he or she has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse. AND

Is in need of substance abuse services, and by reason of substance abuse impairment, the person’s judgment is so impaired that the person is incapable of appreciating the need for, and is unable to make a rational decision in regard to, substance abuse services. OR

Without care or treatment, is likely to suffer from neglect or refuse to care for himself; and that such neglect or refusal poses a threat of substantial harm to himself or herself; and that it is not apparent that such harm may be avoided through help of family or friends, or there is substantial likelihood that the person has inflicted, attempted or threatened to inflict, or unless admitted, is likely to inflict, physical harm on himself or herself or another.

The petition may only be filed by:

The person’s spouse or guardian, any relative of the person, a director of a licensed service provider, a private practitioner, or any adult who has direct personal knowledge of the person’s substance abuse impairment.

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