Marchman Act Addiction Treatment helps you and your loved ones find court ordered drug and alcohol treatment under the Marchman Act and Baker Act in the Leon County, FL cities listed below: 

• Tallahassee
• Woodville

The Marchman Act can help you find involuntary addiction treatment for someone you care about in Leon County, Florida. Under the Marchman Act in Florida, individuals who are deemed incapable of recognizing their need for addiction treatment can be evaluated and ordered by the court to attend private or state-funded rehabs in Florida. 

This program can offer a way for children or adults to get the treatment they need, provided they meet the Marchman Act Florida requirements. In order for the court to grant a petition for involuntary assessment and possible treatment, the individual must be refusing treatment and their addiction must present a danger to themselves or others.

Filing Location for the Marchman Act in Leon County:

301 S. Monroe St.

Tallahassee, FL 32301

Marchman Act Receiving Facility in Leon County:

Apalachee Center for Human Services

2634 Capital Circle NE

Tallahassee, FL 32308

Leon County Marchman Act Information:

After filing, a hearing will be held within 10 days. Petitions should be filed with the Clerk of Court. Ex Parte procedures are used by default in Leon County, which means that the individual under court order will be picked up and delivered to the treatment center and must remain there for 72 hours, if the petition is granted. 

If you are the one who filed the petition, you must actively follow up with the Apalachee Center for Human Services to petition for mandatory treatment. Present your filings to the Clerk of Court before 3:30pm on business days to allow time for processing before the office closes.