In Collier County, a Marchman Act petition for involuntary substance abuse services is filed with Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, in Florida's Twentieth Judicial Circuit. The petition asks a judge to order assessment, stabilization and, if needed, treatment for someone who has lost control of their substance use.
Filing in Collier County
- Where to file: Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (official Marchman Act information)
- County seat: East Naples
- Judicial circuit: Twentieth Judicial Circuit
- Publicly funded services: Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
If a petition is filed with a substance abuse assessment, the assessment must have been done within 30 days before filing, and a hearing is set within 10 court working days.
In an emergency, the petitioner can ask in the petition for an emergency order without a hearing, stating the emergency reasons in the petition.
The petitioner, respondent or family pays for assessment and treatment; the clerk notes each program sets its own fees and the state provides no funding for this.
Collier County is part of Florida's Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
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How the process works
- File the petition for involuntary treatment services with the clerk. Florida law bars a filing fee.
- The judge reviews it. In an emergency the court can issue an ex parte order for law enforcement to take the person to a licensed provider.
- Assessment within 72 hours for adults (longer if detox or medical care is needed).
- Hearing within 10 court working days. The person has a right to a lawyer.
- Treatment order of up to 90 days if the petition is granted, renewable for up to 90 more, with discharge planning at the end.
Details: how to file a Marchman Act · requirements · how long it lasts
Detox and treatment near Collier County
Courts order Marchman Act assessments and treatment at licensed providers. Voluntary admission is often faster and is worth trying first.
David Lawrence Center – Outpatient/Residential and Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisWhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab – Fort Myers
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCeladon Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCharlotte Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisValiant Recovery
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisA specialist can help you decide between voluntary treatment and a Marchman Act petition. Free and confidential, 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814See the full Marchman Act guide, Marchman Act vs Baker Act and treatment in Collier County. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Neighboring counties
- Marchman Act in Lee County
- Marchman Act in Hendry County
- Marchman Act in Glades County
- Marchman Act in Charlotte County
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file a Marchman Act in Collier County?
Marchman Act petitions in Collier County are filed with Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in East Naples. Check the clerk's official page for current forms and hours.
Who can file a Marchman Act petition?
For an adult, a spouse or legal guardian, any relative, a service provider, or an adult with direct personal knowledge of the person's substance abuse impairment and prior treatment history can file. For a minor, only a parent, legal guardian or service provider can file.
Does the person get a lawyer?
Yes. The person named in the petition has a right to a lawyer at every stage, and the court can appoint one through the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel. The person who files does not get a court-appointed lawyer.