{"id":12609,"date":"2026-10-26T06:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T06:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/marchman-act-person-moved-out-of-state-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T00:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T00:45:01","slug":"marchman-act-person-moved-out-of-state-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/marchman-act-person-moved-out-of-state-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Person Moved Out of State Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12607\" alt=\"Judge reviewing involuntary commitment petition documents in a Florida courtroom during a Marchman Act hearing, with counsel and the petitioner\" src=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/judge-reviewing-involuntary-commitment-petition-documents-in-photo-7.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/judge-reviewing-involuntary-commitment-petition-documents-in-photo-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/judge-reviewing-involuntary-commitment-petition-documents-in-photo-7-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/judge-reviewing-involuntary-commitment-petition-documents-in-photo-7-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/judge-reviewing-involuntary-commitment-petition-documents-in-photo-7-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/judge-reviewing-involuntary-commitment-petition-documents-in-photo-7.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Marchman Act \u00b7 Miami-Dade &amp; South Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Marchman Act Petitions When Your Loved One Has Moved Out of State<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act and guardianship matters for families across South Florida and statewide. Richard J. Casey III, Esq. is responsible for this page. Call (561) 849-4149 to talk through your situation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p>When a Marchman Act person moved out of state, the analysis changes. The answer turns on where the person is physically located when a petition is filed, and on what Florida ties remain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location decides the filing county.<\/strong> A petition goes to the clerk in the county where the person is located.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The petition must state facts.<\/strong> It needs the parties&#8217; names, their relationship, the name of the respondent\u2019s attorney if known, and the factual allegations showing the need for involuntary services for substance abuse impairment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timing matters.<\/strong> Some windows run from recent events, such as an assessment within 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page is general information about Florida law, not legal advice on a specific matter.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a family member has moved away and you&#x27;re unsure whether Florida can still act, we can talk through the facts with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What the Marchman Act Is and What It Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The Marchman Act is Florida&#8217;s court process for involuntary assessment and treatment of people whose substance use impairs them. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myflfamilies.com\/crisis-services\/marchman-act\">Florida Department of Children and Families<\/a> says the law covers adults and youth severely impaired by substance abuse.<\/p>\n<p>A court can act only if the person meets the statutory test. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.675.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.675<\/a> requires a good faith reason to believe the person is substance abuse impaired.<\/p>\n<p>The law also sets out who may file, but the cited section, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.675.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.675<\/a>, sets out the criteria for involuntary admission and does not limit who may file a petition.<\/p>\n<p>The process starts with a petition filed in court. A judge reviews it, and a hearing follows. Our firm limits its practice to Marchman Act and guardianship matters. Families can read more in our <a href=\"\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/\">involuntary commitment for addiction<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n<h2>Why a Move Out of Florida Changes the Question<\/h2>\n<p>When a Marchman Act person moved out of state, the location question comes first. The cited section, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.675.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.675<\/a>, sets out the criteria for involuntary admission and does not address the county where the petition must be filed.<\/p>\n<p>Florida courts have looked closely at location. In <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/517637\/opinion\/Opinion_16-3789.pdf\">J.P. v. J.N.<\/a> (Fla. 5th DCA 2017), the petition was filed where the respondent was physically located. That was a detox facility in Volusia County, not Putnam County, where his home was. The court held that the wrong-county filing did not take away the circuit court&#8217;s jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/517637\/opinion\/Opinion_16-3789.pdf\">However, the filing of the petition in the wrong county did not divest the circuit court in Putnam County of jurisdiction.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>That case shows why precise facts matter. Before any filing decision, gather three things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The person&#8217;s current physical location, including the address or facility name.<\/li>\n<li>Any remaining Florida address, residence, or other tie.<\/li>\n<li>Where the person was when the family first became worried, with dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These location facts are the first thing to review.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Marchman Act Petition Needs to Describe<\/h2>\n<p>A petition must name the respondent and the petitioner, and state how they are related. It also names the respondent&#8217;s attorney, if known. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.68141.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.68141<\/a> sets out these contents.<\/p>\n<p>The heart of the petition is the factual allegations. They must explain why the petitioner believes the person is substance abuse impaired. They must also explain why the person has lost self-control over substance use.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the allegations must show one of two things. Either the person has inflicted, or is likely to inflict, physical harm on self or others. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.68141.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.68141<\/a> reads: &#8220;The reason the petitioner believes that the respondent has inflicted or is likely to inflict physical harm on himself or herself or others unless the court orders the involuntary services; or.&#8221; Or the refusal of care comes from judgment so impaired that the person is incapable of appreciating his or her need for such services and of making a rational decision in that regard.<\/p>\n<p>Specific facts carry weight. According to the court in <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2394682\/opinion\/Opinion_2022-3523.pdf\">D.H. v. K.J.R.<\/a>, because the petition did not state the reason for the petitioner&#8217;s belief that D.H. is substance abuse impaired, the trial court erred in entering the ex parte order. Where the petition did not do that, the trial court erred.<\/p>\n<p>Families should write a timeline before filing. Include dates, places, what was observed, and any past offers of treatment. A report from a qualified professional who examined the person within 30 days may accompany the petition. If the person was not assessed, or refused, the petition must say so.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/courtroom-marchman-act-hearing-with-a-judge-a-respondent-and-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Courtroom Marchman Act hearing with a judge, a respondent and attorney, and a clerk preparing orders.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Enforcement, Service, and Questions to Raise Early<\/h2>\n<p>In every case that results in an order for involuntary treatment services, the court keeps authority over the case. After an involuntary treatment order, the court keeps jurisdiction over the case and the parties. It can enter further orders, including orders to monitor compliance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.697.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.697<\/a> provides this.<\/p>\n<p>Notice moves on a clock. The court must schedule a hearing within 10 court working days unless a continuance is granted. The clerk must send the summons to law enforcement within 6 hours after it is issued, unless the chief judge has authorized private process servers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.68151.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.68151<\/a> sets these steps.<\/p>\n<p>Emergencies move faster. The court may rely solely on the petition and enter an ex parte assessment and stabilization order. It can do this without appointing an attorney. A provider generally may not hold the person more than 72 hours for observation, subject to listed exceptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.6818.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.6818<\/a> covers this.<\/p>\n<p>Raise location and timing questions early. Current facts are easier to document. Ask how notice will reach the person, and how a Florida order would be carried out where the person now lives.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About the Marchman Act<\/h2>\n<p>Below are short answers to common questions about this law.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is a Marchman Act in Florida?<\/summary><p>The Marchman Act is Florida&#8217;s court process for assessing and treating adults and youth severely impaired by substance abuse. It allows both voluntary admission and court-ordered involuntary treatment.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a Marchman Act petition be filed if the person moved out of state?<\/summary><p>The statute ties filing to the county where the person is located, so that location is the first fact to confirm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.681.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.681<\/a> sets this rule. Whether a petition can proceed depends on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you involuntarily commit someone to a mental hospital in Florida?<\/summary><p>The Marchman Act addresses substance abuse impairment. Its criteria can apply when a co-occurring mental health disorder is also present. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.675.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.675<\/a> sets out those criteria. Mental health guardianship is a separate matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the person have a right to a lawyer?<\/summary><p>Yes. A respondent has the right to counsel at every stage. A person who cannot afford private counsel may receive a court-appointed lawyer. The court in <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/247103\/opinion\/Opinion_02-547.pdf\">Albrechta<\/a> explained: &#8220;Because due process is implicated, we conclude that a defendant has a constitutional right to be represented by counsel in Marchman Act proceedings.&#8221;<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long can a court order treatment?<\/summary><p>A court may order involuntary treatment for up to 90 days. When the conditions justifying involuntary treatment no longer exist, the person must be released, and treatment cannot continue past 90 days unless a renewal of the order is requested before that period ends. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.6977.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.6977<\/a> covers the discharge rule.<\/p>\n<p>For context on adult children, see adult child addiction in Florida. For local context, see the <a href=\"\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/miami-dade\/\">Miami-Dade involuntary commitment guide<\/a>.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Talk With Robinson Casey About Your Loved One&#8217;s Situation<\/h2>\n<p>A loved one who has moved away can make a Florida court process feel out of reach. That is hard, especially when the decision to act was not yours to make.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re weighing whether a Marchman Act petition can still be filed, bring the last Florida address, the key dates, and your written timeline to a conversation with us. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">request a consultation online<\/a> or call (561) 849-4149.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Richard J. Casey III, Esq. Robinson Casey limits its practice to Marchman Act and guardianship matters, serving families in Miami-Dade, South Florida and statewide.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Results in prior cases do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. 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Bring the person&#x27;s current address, any out-of-state records, and the names of treatment providers to your consultation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Questions to Bring to Your Consultation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the person now?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note the city and state where your loved one is staying, and whether that location has changed recently.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What records do you have?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather medical, treatment, court, and facility documents, including any records from outside Florida.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is involved?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">List family members, caregivers, or facilities that have been in contact with your loved one.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What outcome are you seeking?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about whether you need treatment, a guardianship, or both, so the conversation can focus on your goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Your free first consultation is confidential, with no obligation to continue. 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