{"id":14964,"date":"2026-10-28T07:53:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/after-hours-marchman-act-help-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T07:53:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:53:42","slug":"after-hours-marchman-act-help-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/after-hours-marchman-act-help-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Help After Hours in Florida | Robinson Casey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Marchman Act & Guardianship | Miami-Dade and South Florida<\/p>

Marchman Act Help When Your Family Needs It Most<\/h1>

Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families across South Florida and statewide. Start with a free, confidential first consultation with Richard J. Casey III, Esq.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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If a loved one’s drinking or drug use has become dangerous, Florida’s Marchman Act may let a court order assessment and treatment. This guide starts with the first safety steps, then explains the process in plain terms. It is general information, not legal advice for your situation.<\/p>\n

When a Marchman Act Situation Hits After Hours<\/h2>\n

A Marchman Act situation usually starts when a family member can’t keep a loved one safe at night or on a weekend. Substance use may be causing harm to the person or threats to someone else. The offices that normally help may be closed, and the next step may not be clear.<\/p>\n

The Marchman Act is a Florida law in Chapter 397 of the Florida Statutes. The Florida Department of Children and Families<\/a> says it allows voluntary admission and involuntary assessment, stabilization, and treatment for adults and youth severely impaired by substance abuse.<\/p>\n

This page is for spouses, adult children, relatives, and guardians who are weighing whether a petition is the right step. Robinson Casey focuses exclusively on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families across South Florida, including Miami-Dade County, and statewide.<\/p>\n\n

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If your family is deciding tonight whether a Marchman Act petition is the next step, you don't have to work through it alone. Call (561) 849-4149 or request a free first consultation. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Immediate Safety Steps for the First Hours<\/h2>\n

Safety comes before paperwork. Call 911 right away if there is an immediate threat of harm, overdose, or violence.<\/p>\n