Marchman Act in Volusia County, Florida

In Volusia County, a Marchman Act petition for involuntary substance abuse services is filed with Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court), in Florida's Judicial Circuit 7. 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 Volusia County

• Where to file: Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court) (official Marchman Act information)
• County seat: DeLand
• Judicial circuit: Judicial Circuit 7
• Publicly funded services: Lutheran Services Florida

Volusia County is part of Florida's Seventh Judicial Circuit, along with Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties.

Marchman Act petitions are filed in person with the Clerk's Civil/Probate Department, either at the Volusia County Courthouse, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Room A222, DeLand, or at the Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center, 125 E. Orange Ave., Room 100, Daytona Beach; the Clerk notes the DeLand office is preferred.

There is no court filing fee for a Marchman Act petition in Volusia County; the costs of evaluation, assessment, detox and treatment are handled by the service providers.

The petition must be verified, either signed before a notary or signed in front of a deputy clerk with identification; mental health forms are posted on the Clerk's website.

Marchman Act hearings are held on Tuesday mornings at the S. James Foxman Justice Center, 251 N. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, and the petitioner must attend and testify or the case may be dismissed.

How the process works

1. File the petition for involuntary treatment services with the clerk. Florida law bars a filing fee.
2. 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.
3. Assessment within 72 hours for adults (longer if detox or medical care is needed).
4. Hearing within 10 court working days. The person has a right to a lawyer.
5. 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 Volusia County

Courts order Marchman Act assessments and treatment at licensed providers. Voluntary admission is often faster and is worth trying first.

See the full Marchman Act guide, Marchman Act vs Baker Act and treatment in Volusia County. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Neighboring counties

• Marchman Act in Seminole County
• Marchman Act in Flagler County
• Marchman Act in Orange County
• Marchman Act in Lake County