In Osceola County, a Marchman Act petition for involuntary substance abuse services is filed with Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller, in Florida's Judicial Circuit 9. 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 Osceola County
- Where to file: Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller (official Marchman Act information)
- County seat: Kissimmee
- Judicial circuit: Judicial Circuit 9
- Publicly funded services: Central Florida Cares Health System
Osceola County is part of Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Orange County.
The Osceola Clerk's Mental Health page posts a Petition for Involuntary Examination and Stabilization (Substance Abuse) with an information sheet, and a Petition for Involuntary Treatment for a Substance Abuse Impaired Person.
The Clerk notes a Marchman Act petition may be filed by one family member or by three Florida citizens.
The Ninth Circuit requires the hearing to be held within 10 court working days of filing, and it may be referred to a general magistrate.
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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 Osceola County
Courts order Marchman Act assessments and treatment at licensed providers. Voluntary admission is often faster and is worth trying first.
Park Place Behavioral Healthcare – Osceola Mental Health Inc
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisHouse of Freedom Inc
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisBlackberry Center – Behavioral Hospital
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisOrlando Recovery Center Drug and – Alcohol Rehab
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisAspire Health Partners – Addiction Receiving Facility
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxA 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 Osceola County. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Neighboring counties
- Marchman Act in Orange County
- Marchman Act in Polk County
- Marchman Act in Seminole County
- Marchman Act in Brevard County
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file a Marchman Act in Osceola County?
Marchman Act petitions in Osceola County are filed with Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller in Kissimmee. 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.