Petition For Involuntary Treatment

PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT. This Florida Circuit Court form is used to request a court order for involuntary substance abuse treatment under Chapter 397, Florida Statutes (the Marchman Act). The petitioner—such as a spouse, parent, guardian, relative, treatment provider, or adult with personal knowledge—swears that the respondent is substance abuse–impaired, has lost self-control, and meets the statutory criteria for involuntary admission. The form requires detailed descriptions of the respondent’s behavior, risks of self-harm or harm to others, refusal of voluntary care, and recent assessments by qualified professionals. Petitioners may also request an ex parte order for immediate assessment or stabilization in emergencies. The form collects identifying information for law enforcement, including physical description, criminal or mental health history, and current location. The petition must be signed under oath and notarized. www.FormsWorkflow.com