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Marchman Act Aftercare | Miami-Dade and South Florida<\/p>

Planning Marchman Act Discharge Aftercare for Your Family<\/h1>

Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families in Miami-Dade and across South Florida. Start with a free, confidential first consultation.<\/p>

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Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published November 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A Marchman Act order moves an adult with a substance use problem from the court process into treatment run by a licensed provider. After the order, the questions change. Families ask about the treatment plan, discharge, and aftercare. Marchman Act discharge aftercare Florida questions usually start with state deadlines, so this guide starts there.<\/p>\n

What the Marchman Act Order Sets in Motion<\/h2>\n

A Marchman Act order sends your loved one to a licensed treatment provider for up to 90 days. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.697<\/a>, a court may order this only when it finds the conditions for involuntary treatment proved by clear and convincing evidence.<\/p>\n

The order does not close the case. The court keeps jurisdiction. It can make further orders as needed, including monitoring treatment and starting contempt proceedings if a valid order is violated.<\/p>\n

This page is for any family member at this stage. You may be a parent, spouse, sibling, or other relative. The sections below cover the treatment plan, the path through treatment, discharge, aftercare, and the concerns families raise most often.<\/p>\n\n

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If your loved one is under a Marchman Act order, you do not have to plan discharge and aftercare alone. Our team is ready to talk through where the case stands. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What the Treatment Plan Covers<\/h2>\n

The treatment provider builds the treatment plan, not the family. The provider must assess your loved one’s medical and behavioral conditions and choose the most appropriate, least restrictive setting that fits their treatment needs (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.6751<\/a>).<\/p>\n

A plan typically covers the assessment findings, the substance use history, any co-occurring mental health concerns, the recommended level of care, and treatment goals. The involuntary criteria cover a person who is substance abuse impaired, or who has a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health disorder, and who, because of it, has lost the power of self-control over substance use and meets the other conditions in the statute (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.675<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The court stays involved. It can monitor compliance and change the treatment approach (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.697<\/a>). Your practical role matters here. Give accurate history, list current medications and past treatment, and ask the provider to explain the plan in writing.<\/p>\n

The Step-by-Step Path From Order to Treatment<\/h2>\n

After the order, your loved one goes to a licensed provider for assessment and treatment, for up to 90 days. Here is the typical sequence.<\/p>\n

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  1. The order is entered.<\/strong> The court may direct a sheriff to deliver your loved one to the provider named in the order, or to the nearest appropriate licensed provider.<\/li>\n
  2. Assessment.<\/strong> The provider evaluates your loved one and prepares a treatment recommendation.<\/li>\n
  3. Treatment begins.<\/strong> Care starts at the level the plan supports.<\/li>\n
  4. Progress reviews.<\/strong> The court keeps jurisdiction and can hear matters about compliance and treatment changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Timelines depend on the order and the provider, so they vary by case. The date that matters most is the end of the 90-day period. A renewal petition must be filed before that period expires (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.6975<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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