{"id":7025,"date":"2026-10-18T00:27:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T00:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/marchman-act-cocaine-addiction-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T07:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T07:42:59","slug":"marchman-act-cocaine-addiction-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/marchman-act-cocaine-addiction-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Cocaine Addiction Florida | Robinson Casey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Marchman Act Petitions | South Florida and Statewide<\/p>

Marchman Act Help for Cocaine Addiction in Florida<\/h1>

Robinson Casey focuses exclusively on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters, helping families across South Florida and statewide understand the process when a loved one needs court-ordered help.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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If a loved one’s cocaine use has become unsafe and they refuse help, Florida’s Marchman Act may let a family member ask a court for involuntary treatment. The law covers substance abuse impairment, and that includes cocaine. This guide explains what a court reviews, what a petition contains, how the process moves after filing, and what to expect when you talk with Robinson Casey about your situation.<\/p>\n

What the Marchman Act Is and Who It Applies To<\/h2>\n

The Marchman Act is Florida’s law for court-ordered assessment and treatment of people with substance abuse impairment. It covers illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol, according to the Flagler County Clerk of Courts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cocaine is an illegal drug, so cocaine use can fall under this law. The question is whether the use has caused impairment that meets the statute’s test.<\/p>\n

The law is built for the person who won’t get help on their own. Voluntary treatment starts when the person agrees. A petition is the court route when that agreement is missing.<\/p>\n

If the respondent is an adult, a petition may be filed by a spouse or legal guardian, any relative, a service provider, or an adult with direct personal knowledge of the impairment and past treatment. See Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.68112<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Robinson Casey limits its practice to Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters. The firm serves families across South Florida and statewide.<\/p>\n\n

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Criteria a Florida Court Reviews for Cocaine Use<\/h2>\n

A court can order involuntary treatment only after the required facts are proved by clear and convincing evidence, under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.697<\/a>. The core test sits in Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.675<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The court looks for these elements:<\/p>\n